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Fensterman Family History

Fensterman 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: Westerman, Fesperman, Hesterman, Esterman, Testerman, Munsterman

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Where is the Fensterman family from?

You can see how Fensterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fensterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Fensterman families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fensterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fensterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensterman 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 Fensterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fensterman. 73% of Fensterman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fensterman women worked as a Receptionist.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    100%

What Fensterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Fensterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensterman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fensterman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Fensterman. For the veterans among your Fensterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fensterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fensterman in 1962 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fensterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fensterman 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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