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Feneck Family History

Feneck 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: Fenech, Fenwick, Fleck, Senick, Reeck, Lebeck, Reineck, Wenck, Honeck

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Where is the Feneck family from?

You can see how Feneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feneck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feneck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Feneck families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Feneck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Feneck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feneck 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 Feneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feneck. 40% of Feneck men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Feneck women worked as a 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Porter
    20%
  • Metal Finisher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Feneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Feneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feneck 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Feneck. 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 153 military records available for the last name Feneck. For the veterans among your Feneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feneck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Feneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feneck in 1960 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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