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Fendel Family History

Fendel Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Fendall a variant of Varndell from Farthingdale in Lingfield (Surrey) recorded as la Farndelle in 1418.

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


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Where is the Fendel family from?

You can see how Fendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fendel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Fendel families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fendel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fendel families in 1891.
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What did your Fendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fendel. 50% of Fendel 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendel 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Fendel. 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 346 military records available for the last name Fendel. For the veterans among your Fendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendel lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Fendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fendel in 1940 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

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