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Fenhagen Family History

Fenhagen 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: Verhagen, Rehagen, Bernhagen, Ten Hagen, Hagen, Sternhagen, Engen

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Where is the Fenhagen family from?

You can see how Fenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenhagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Fenhagen families living in Maryland. This was about 95% of all the recorded Fenhagen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fenhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Fenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenhagen 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Fenhagen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fenhagen. For the veterans among your Fenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenhagen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fenhagen in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenhagen 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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