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Fencel Family History

Fencel 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: Fenchel, Fendel, Wencel, Fencl, Fennel, Fenzel, Engel, Fennell, Bence

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Where is the Fencel family from?

You can see how Fencel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fencel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fencel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fencel families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fencel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fencel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fencel 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 Fencel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fencel. 34% of Fencel 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Fencel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Fencel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fencel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fencel. 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 67 military records available for the last name Fencel. For the veterans among your Fencel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fencel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fencel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fencel in 1966 was 90, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fencel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fencel 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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