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Fennert Family History

Fennert 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: Fenner, Lennert, Rennert, Dennert, Fennern, Jenner, Fennell, Venner

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Where is the Fennert family from?

You can see how Fennert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fennert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fennert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fennert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fennert. 100% of Fennert 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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What Fennert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Fennert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennert 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fennert. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fennert. For the veterans among your Fennert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fennert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fennert in 1966 was 78, and 55 in 2001.

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