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Fenzel Family History

Fenzel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wenzel.

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


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Where is the Fenzel family from?

You can see how Fenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fenzel family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenzel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fenzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenzel 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 Fenzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenzel. 29% of Fenzel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fenzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenzel were Baker and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Fenzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenzel 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Fenzel. 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 708 military records available for the last name Fenzel. For the veterans among your Fenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenzel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fenzel in 1948 was 47, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenzel 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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