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Fenchell Family History

Fenchell 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: Fenchel, Fennell, Winchell, Getchell, Setchell, Fancher, Hensell

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Where is the Fenchell family from?

You can see how Fenchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenchell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fenchell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenchell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fenchell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Fenchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenchell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fenchell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fenchell. For the veterans among your Fenchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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