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Fenslau Family History

Fenslau 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: Fenster, Henshaw, Hensley, Fendler, Fessler, Fenley, Fecteau, Kensler

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Where is the Fenslau family from?

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

What did your Fenslau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fenslau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenslau 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Fenslau. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fenslau. For the veterans among your Fenslau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenslau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Fenslau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fenslau in 1973 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

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