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Fenninger Family History

Fenninger 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: Wenninger, Pfenninger, Henninger, Penninger, Benninger, Menninger

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Where is the Fenninger family from?

You can see how Fenninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenninger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Fenninger families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenninger's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Fenninger families in 1911.
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What did your Fenninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenninger. 27% of Fenninger 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Automobile Mechanie
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenninger 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Fenninger. 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 170 military records available for the last name Fenninger. For the veterans among your Fenninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenninger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fenninger in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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