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Fehner Family History

Fehner 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: Zehner, Fenner, Frehner, Feiner, Feher, Fehler, Fehnel, Fetner

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Where is the Fehner family from?

You can see how Fehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fehner family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fehner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehner 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 Fehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehner. 50% of Fehner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fehner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fehner were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Fehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehner 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Fehner. 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 Fehner. For the veterans among your Fehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fehner in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehner 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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