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Fennema Family History

Fennema Surname Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch: variant of Venema.

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


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Where is the Fennema family from?

You can see how Fennema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fennema family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennema's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Fennema families in 1891.
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What did your Fennema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fennema. 48% of Fennema men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fennema women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fennema were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Fennema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fennema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennema 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Fennema. 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 219 military records available for the last name Fennema. For the veterans among your Fennema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennema lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fennema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fennema in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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