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Fenk Family History

Fenk 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, Wenk, Fink, Penk, Denk, Fenn, Renk, Senk, Menk, Zenk

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Where is the Fenk family from?

You can see how Fenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fenk family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fenk's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Fenk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenk 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 Fenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenk. 19% of Fenk men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Fenk women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenk were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Fenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenk 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Fenk. 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 671 military records available for the last name Fenk. For the veterans among your Fenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenk lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fenk in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenk 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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