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Fendrick Family History

Fendrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fendrich.

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


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Where is the Fendrick family from?

You can see how Fendrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fendrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fendrick families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fendrick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fendrick families in 1911.
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What did your Fendrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fendrick. 29% of Fendrick men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fendrick women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fendrick were Clerk 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fendrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendrick 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Fendrick. 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 447 military records available for the last name Fendrick. For the veterans among your Fendrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendrick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fendrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fendrick in 1942 was 37, and 90 in 2004.

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