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Fenenga Family History

Fenenga 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: Mennenga, Ennenga, Feng, Penna, Senna, Melena, Menna, Zelenka

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Where is the Fenenga family from?

You can see how Fenenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fenenga families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenenga's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Fenenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenenga. 100% of Fenenga men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Fenenga women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Fenenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Fenenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenenga 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Fenenga. 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 74 military records available for the last name Fenenga. For the veterans among your Fenenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenenga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fenenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fenenga in 1967 was 24, and 89 in 2003.

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