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Fensky Family History

Fensky 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: Fenske, Lansky, Fenley, Lesky, Minsky, Linsky, Lenski, Dansky, Felske

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Where is the Fensky family from?

You can see how Fensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fensky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fensky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fensky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fensky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensky 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 Fensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fensky. 60% of Fensky men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Fensky women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fensky were Laborer and Washes.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Washes
    50%

What Fensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Fensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensky 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Fensky. 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 148 military records available for the last name Fensky. For the veterans among your Fensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fensky in 1971 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fensky 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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