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Fenstemaker Family History

Fenstemaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fenstermacher.

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


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Where is the Fenstemaker family from?

You can see how Fenstemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenstemaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenstemaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fenstemaker families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fenstemaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fenstemaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenstemaker 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 Fenstemaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenstemaker. 28% of Fenstemaker men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fenstemaker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenstemaker were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Fenstemaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenstemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenstemaker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fenstemaker. 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 342 military records available for the last name Fenstemaker. For the veterans among your Fenstemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenstemaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fenstemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fenstemaker in 1962 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenstemaker 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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