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Fensholt Family History

Fensholt 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: Denholm, Benshoff, Rosholt, Fenchel, Fernholz, Seasholtz, Engholm

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Where is the Fensholt family from?

You can see how Fensholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fensholt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fensholt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fensholt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Fensholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensholt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fensholt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fensholt. For the veterans among your Fensholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fensholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fensholt in 1963 was 92, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fensholt 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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