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Fensler Family History

Fensler 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: Fenster, Fendler, Fessler, Kensler, Fernsler, Gensler, Fansler

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Where is the Fensler family from?

You can see how Fensler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fensler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fensler families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fensler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fensler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fensler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fensler. 50% of Fensler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fensler women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fensler were Carpenter and Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%

What Fensler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fensler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensler 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Fensler. 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 285 military records available for the last name Fensler. For the veterans among your Fensler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fensler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fensler in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fensler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fensler 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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