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Fenchel Family History

Fenchel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a dealer in herbs or spices from Middle High German vönichel (from Latin faeniculum ‘fennel’).

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


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Where is the Fenchel family from?

You can see how Fenchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fenchel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fenchel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenchel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenchel families in 1891.
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What did your Fenchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenchel. 42% of Fenchel men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Fenchel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenchel were Shipping Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Fenchel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenchel 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Fenchel. 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 261 military records available for the last name Fenchel. For the veterans among your Fenchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenchel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fenchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fenchel in 1959 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenchel 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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