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Fenkner Family History

Fenkner 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: Fenner, Felkner, Jenner, Fenster, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Feldner

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Where is the Fenkner family from?

You can see how Fenkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenkner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fenkner families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenkner's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fenkner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Fenkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenkner 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Fenkner. 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 Fenkner. For the veterans among your Fenkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenkner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Fenkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fenkner in 1950 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenkner 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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