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Fensel Family History

Fensel 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: Sensel, Bensel, Vensel, Fessel, Fendel, Feasel, Hensel, Gensel

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Where is the Fensel family from?

You can see how Fensel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fensel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Fensel families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fensel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fensel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensel 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 Fensel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fensel. 50% of Fensel men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Fensel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Fensel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensel 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Fensel. 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 171 military records available for the last name Fensel. For the veterans among your Fensel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fensel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fensel in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fensel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fensel 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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