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Fenker Family History

Fenker 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: Fenner, Fender, Felker, Zenker, Denker, Renker, Fenter, Fenger

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Where is the Fenker family from?

You can see how Fenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fenker families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fenker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenker 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 Fenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenker. 30% of Fenker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fenker women worked as an Owner.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Fenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenker 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Fenker. 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 179 military records available for the last name Fenker. For the veterans among your Fenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fenker in 1964 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenker 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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