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Fenech Family History

Fenech Surname Meaning

Maltese: from Maltese Arabic fenek ‘rabbit’ (from Arabic fanak ‘fox marten furry animal’).

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


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Where is the Fenech family from?

You can see how Fenech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenech family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fenech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fenech families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenech's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenech families in 1911.
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What did your Fenech ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fenech. 100% of Fenech men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fenech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenech 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fenech. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 584 military records available for the last name Fenech. For the veterans among your Fenech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenech lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fenech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fenech in 1959 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenech 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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