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Fencl Family History

Fencl Surname Meaning

Czech: from the German personal name Fentzl a variant of Wenzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fencl family from?

You can see how Fencl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fencl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fencl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fencl families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fencl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fencl families in 1891.
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What did your Fencl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fencl. 35% of Fencl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fencl women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Fencl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fencl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fencl 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Fencl. 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 391 military records available for the last name Fencl. For the veterans among your Fencl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fencl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fencl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fencl in 1948 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fencl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fencl 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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