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Fendig Family History

Fendig Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fennig, Bendig, Kendig, Ferdig, Feng, Feig, Fertig, Leidig, Fender

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Where is the Fendig family from?

You can see how Fendig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fendig families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fendig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fendig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fendig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fendig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fendig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Fendig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Fendig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendig 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Fendig. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fendig. For the veterans among your Fendig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fendig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fendig in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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