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Fentsch Family History

Fentsch 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: Fetsch, Gentsch, Jentsch, Lentsch, Rentsch, Deutsch, Rensch, Fenrich

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Where is the Fentsch family from?

You can see how Fentsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentsch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fentsch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fentsch families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Fentsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentsch 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fentsch. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fentsch. For the veterans among your Fentsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentsch lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fentsch

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