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Fenendael Family History

Fenendael 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: Menendez, Fendel, Veenendaal, Fennel, Fennell, Senecal, Mendenhall

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Where is the Fenendael family from?

You can see how Fenendael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenendael family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Fenendael families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenendael's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fenendael families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenendael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenendael ancestors do for a living?

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

What Fenendael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fenendael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenendael 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fenendael. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fenendael. For the veterans among your Fenendael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenendael lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fenendael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fenendael in 1968 was 54, and 55 in 2001.

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