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Fenbert Family History

Fenbert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Felber, Herbert, Ebbert, Benkert, Helbert, Lebert, Fenner, Fender

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Where is the Fenbert family from?

You can see how Fenbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenbert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Fenbert families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fenbert's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fenbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fenbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenbert. 40% of Fenbert men worked as a Carpenter and 72% of Fenbert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenbert were Famer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Famer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Fenbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Fenbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenbert 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fenbert. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fenbert. For the veterans among your Fenbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenbert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fenbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fenbert in 1964 was 59, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenbert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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