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Fenstra Family History

Fenstra 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: Feenstra, Fenster, Festa, Veenstra, Rienstra, Westra, Fenton, Ventura

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Where is the Fenstra family from?

You can see how Fenstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenstra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fenstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fenstra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenstra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenstra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenstra 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 Fenstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenstra. 100% of Fenstra men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Fenstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Fenstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenstra 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Fenstra. 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 69 military records available for the last name Fenstra. For the veterans among your Fenstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenstra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fenstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fenstra in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenstra 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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