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Feneis Family History

Feneis 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: Dennis, Fones, Benis, Fejes, Kennis, Ferris, Benes, Tennis, Enis

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Where is the Feneis family from?

You can see how Feneis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feneis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feneis family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Feneis's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Feneis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feneis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feneis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feneis. 100% of Feneis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feneis women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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What Feneis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Feneis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feneis 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Feneis. 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 187 military records available for the last name Feneis. For the veterans among your Feneis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feneis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Feneis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Feneis in 1965 was 78, and 46 in 2003.

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