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Fenig Family History

Fenig 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: Feng, Feig, Wenig, Denig, Lenig, Henig, Fennig, Fang, Meng, Teng

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Where is the Fenig family from?

You can see how Fenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fenig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fenig family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenig's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fenig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenig 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 Fenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenig. 38% of Fenig men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fenig women worked as an Office Manager.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Accountant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Manager
    100%

What Fenig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Fenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenig 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Fenig. 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 66 military records available for the last name Fenig. For the veterans among your Fenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fenig in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenig 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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