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Fenel Family History

Fenel 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: Fehnel, Fendel, Fencl, Fennel, Fenzel, Feng, Engel, Peel, Fennell

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Where is the Fenel family from?

You can see how Fenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fenel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenel 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 Fenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenel. 23% of Fenel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fenel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenel were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Fenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenel 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Fenel. 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 88 military records available for the last name Fenel. For the veterans among your Fenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Fenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fenel in 1977 was 85, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenel 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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