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Feniak Family History

Feniak 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: Fenwick, Senick, Lesniak, Lesiak, Femia, Fedak, Benik, Renick, Feria

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Where is the Feniak family from?

You can see how Feniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feniak family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Feniak's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Feniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feniak 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 Feniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Feniak. 100% of Feniak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Feniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Feniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feniak 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Feniak. 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 Feniak. For the veterans among your Feniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feniak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Feniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Feniak in 1972 was 57, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feniak 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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