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Fencil Family History

Fencil 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: Fencl, Feil, Cecil, Vencill, Fenchel, Fendel, Mercil, Vancil, Lenci

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Where is the Fencil family from?

You can see how Fencil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fencil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fencil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fencil families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fencil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fencil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fencil 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 Fencil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fencil. 29% of Fencil men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fencil women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fencil were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fencil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fencil 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fencil. 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 212 military records available for the last name Fencil. For the veterans among your Fencil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fencil lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fencil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fencil in 1961 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fencil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fencil 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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