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Fentzel Family History

Fentzel 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: Wentzel, Rentzel, Gentzel, Fenzel, Frentzel, Bentzel, Mentzel, Hetzel

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Where is the Fentzel family from?

You can see how Fentzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fentzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fentzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fentzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Fentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentzel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fentzel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fentzel. For the veterans among your Fentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fentzel in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fentzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentzel 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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