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Fenselau Family History

Fenselau 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: Fennell, Hensell, Fecteau, Sensel, Dencklau, Bensel, Fonseca, Vensel

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Where is the Fenselau family from?

You can see how Fenselau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenselau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fenselau family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenselau's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fenselau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenselau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenselau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fenselau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Fenselau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Fenselau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenselau 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 Fenselau. 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 64 military records available for the last name Fenselau. For the veterans among your Fenselau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenselau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fenselau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fenselau in 1966 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

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