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Fenrick Family History

Fenrick 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: Fenwick, Fenrich, Ferrick, Henrick, Fedrick, Feerick, Kenrick

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Where is the Fenrick family from?

You can see how Fenrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fenrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fenrick families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fenrick's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Fenrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fenrick. 72% of Fenrick 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenrick 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Fenrick. 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 104 military records available for the last name Fenrick. For the veterans among your Fenrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenrick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fenrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fenrick in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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