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Fencher Family History

Fencher 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: Fancher, Fecher, Mencher, Fenchel, Rencher, Fincher, Fenster, Becher

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Where is the Fencher family from?

You can see how Fencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fencher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fencher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Fencher families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Fencher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fencher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fencher 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 Fencher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fencher. 32% of Fencher men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Fencher women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fencher were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Fencher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Fencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fencher 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fencher. 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 83 military records available for the last name Fencher. For the veterans among your Fencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fencher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Fencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fencher in 1945 was 24, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fencher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fencher 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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