This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fensch family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fensch Family History

Fensch 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: Rensch, Mensch, Fetsch, Fersch, Fenech, Gensch, Hensch, Lensch

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fensch family from?

You can see how Fensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fensch families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fensch's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Fensch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fensch. 34% of Fensch men worked as a Pressman.

View Census Data for Fensch | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pressman
    34%
  • Private
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Fensch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Fensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fensch

Passenger Lists

There are 290 immigration records available for the last name Fensch. 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.

View all Fensch immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 231 military records available for the last name Fensch. For the veterans among your Fensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fensch military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fensch family history

Discover More

What is the average Fensch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fensch in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fensch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fensch 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fensch family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial