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Fenske Family History

Fenske Surname Meaning

German: from a German form of a Slavic personal name Latinized as Wenceslaus (see Vaclav).

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


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Where is the Fenske family from?

You can see how Fenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Fenske families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenske's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fenske families in 1891.
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What did your Fenske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenske. 35% of Fenske men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Fenske women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenske were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Fenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenske 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fenske. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fenske. For the veterans among your Fenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenske lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fenske in 1946 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenske 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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