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Fenneman Family History

Fenneman 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: Venneman, Henneman, Finneman, Fennema, Kinneman, Veeneman, Sonneman

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Where is the Fenneman family from?

You can see how Fenneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenneman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fenneman families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenneman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fenneman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenneman 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 Fenneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenneman. 59% of Fenneman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fenneman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenneman were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Fenneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenneman 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Fenneman. 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 216 military records available for the last name Fenneman. For the veterans among your Fenneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenneman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fenneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fenneman in 1966 was 85, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenneman 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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