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Fenhaus Family History

Fenhaus 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: Venhaus, Obenhaus, Neuhaus, Gelhaus, Nienhaus, Feldhaus, Fergus

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Where is the Fenhaus family from?

You can see how Fenhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fenhaus families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fenhaus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fenhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenhaus. 100% of Fenhaus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Fenhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenhaus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fenhaus. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fenhaus. For the veterans among your Fenhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenhaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fenhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fenhaus in 1967 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

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