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Fenneken Family History

Fenneken 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: Renneker, Henneke, Flenniken, Hanneken, Fennern, Fennell, Dennen

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Where is the Fenneken family from?

You can see how Fenneken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenneken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Fenneken families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenneken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fenneken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenneken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenneken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenneken. 50% of Fenneken men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Cab Driver
    50%
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What Fenneken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Fenneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenneken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fenneken. 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 77 military records available for the last name Fenneken. For the veterans among your Fenneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenneken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fenneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fenneken in 1969 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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