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Fenger Family History

Fenger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fanger. Possibly an Americanized form of Polish Węgier an ethnic name for a Hungarian or someone from Hungary.

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


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Where is the Fenger family from?

You can see how Fenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fenger families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fenger families in 1891.
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What did your Fenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenger. 24% of Fenger men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Fenger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenger were Watchman and Typist.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Typist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenger 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Fenger. 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 605 military records available for the last name Fenger. For the veterans among your Fenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fenger in 1959 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

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