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Fenrich Family History

Fenrich Name Meaning

German: from a status name denoting the standard bearer of a town guild from Early New High German fenrich. The term was formed and came into use around 1500 replacing Middle High German vener from which the older surnames Fenner and the Alemannic form Venner were derived and giving rise to Fähnrich (see Faehnrich ) the standard German variant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fendrich, Ferch, Genrich, Fersch, Wenrich, Fenech, Ehrich, Gerich

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Where is the Fenrich family from?

You can see how Fenrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Fenrich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenrich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenrich families in 1911.
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What did your Fenrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fenrich. 100% of Fenrich 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenrich 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Fenrich. 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 289 military records available for the last name Fenrich. For the veterans among your Fenrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenrich lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fenrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fenrich in 1949 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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