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Fenerstein Family History

Fenerstein 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: Feuerstein, Feierstein, Dinerstein, Fierstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Fenerstein family from?

You can see how Fenerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenerstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenerstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Fenerstein families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Fenerstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fenerstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenerstein 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 Fenerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenerstein. 18% of Fenerstein men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Fenerstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenerstein were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Typist
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Fenerstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenerstein 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Fenerstein. 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 172 military records available for the last name Fenerstein. For the veterans among your Fenerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenerstein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Fenerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fenerstein in 1970 was 55, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenerstein 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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