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Fenstermaker Family History

Fenstermaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fenstermacher.

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


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Where is the Fenstermaker family from?

You can see how Fenstermaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenstermaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenstermaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Fenstermaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenstermaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenstermaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenstermaker 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 Fenstermaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenstermaker. 23% of Fenstermaker men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Fenstermaker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenstermaker were Machinist and 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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

What Fenstermaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fenstermaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenstermaker 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Fenstermaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fenstermaker. For the veterans among your Fenstermaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenstermaker lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fenstermaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fenstermaker in 1951 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenstermaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenstermaker 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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