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Fenrich Family History

Fenrich Surname Meaning

German: from a status name denoting the standard bearer of a town guild from Early New High German fenrich. The term was formed and came into use around 1500, replacing Middle High German vener, from which the older surnames Fenner and the Alemannic form Venner were derived.

It is noteworthy that the evolution of this term reflects the changing social structures and roles within town guilds during that era.

As the term developed, it gave rise to Fähnrich (see Faehnrich), which is recognized as the standard German variant.

This evolution showcases how language and nomenclature adapt over time to reflect cultural and societal shifts.

Understanding these linguistic changes provides insight into the historical context of the roles individuals played within guilds and the significance of titles in their communities.

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


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You can see how Fenrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Fenrich families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fenrich's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fenrich families in 1891.
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What did your Fenrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fenrich. 100% of Fenrich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 329 immigration records available for the last name Fenrich. 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 289 military records available for the last name Fenrich. For the veterans among your Fenrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenrich lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fenrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fenrich in 1949 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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