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Fenclau Family History

Fenclau 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: Dencklau, Fencl, Fendler, Fenley, Fecteau, Fenlon, Fincham, Ferneau

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Fenclau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenclau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fenclau. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fenclau. For the veterans among your Fenclau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenclau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fenclau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fenclau in 1967 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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