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Fengler Family History

Fengler Surname Meaning

German: Silesian variant of Wengler.

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


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Where is the Fengler family from?

You can see how Fengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fengler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fengler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Fengler families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Fengler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fengler families in 1911.
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What did your Fengler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Fengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fengler 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Fengler. 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 744 military records available for the last name Fengler. For the veterans among your Fengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fengler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fengler in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fengler 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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