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Fenick Family History

Fenick Surname Meaning

see Fenwick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fenick family from?

You can see how Fenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Fenick families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fenick's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fenick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenick 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 Fenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenick. 28% of Fenick 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
    28%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

What Fenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenick 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Fenick. 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 205 military records available for the last name Fenick. For the veterans among your Fenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fenick in 1960 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenick 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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