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Fenich Family History

Fenich 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: Fenrich, Fenech, Fenwick, Enoch, Bench, Finch, Senick, Felch, Rensch

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Where is the Fenich family from?

You can see how Fenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Fenich family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenich's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fenich families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenich 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 Fenich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenich. 72% of Fenich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Fenich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Fenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenich 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fenich. 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 92 military records available for the last name Fenich. For the veterans among your Fenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenich lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Fenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fenich in 1950 was 54, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenich 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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