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Fenech Family History

Fenech Name Meaning

Maltese: from Maltese Arabic fenek ‘rabbit’ (from Arabic fanak ‘fox marten furry animal’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mensch, Felch, Fetsch, Fegely, Lerch, Weech, Ferch, Frech, Fersch

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Where is the Fenech family from?

You can see how Fenech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenech family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fenech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Fenech families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Fenech's in USA. California had the highest population of Fenech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenech ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fenech. 100% of Fenech men worked as a Cook and 100% of Fenech women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fenech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenech census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fenech. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 584 military records available for the last name Fenech. For the veterans among your Fenech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenech lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fenech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fenech in 1959 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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