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Fennewald Family History

Fennewald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vennewald.

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


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Where is the Fennewald family from?

You can see how Fennewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennewald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennewald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Fennewald families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennewald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fennewald families in 1880.
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What did your Fennewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fennewald. 53% of Fennewald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fennewald women worked as a House Work.

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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
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Fennewald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Fennewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennewald 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fennewald. 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 117 military records available for the last name Fennewald. For the veterans among your Fennewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennewald lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fennewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fennewald in 1957 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennewald 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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