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Fenstamaker Family History

Fenstamaker 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: Fenstemaker, Fenstermaker, Fenster, Wanamaker, Fenstermacher

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Where is the Fenstamaker family from?

You can see how Fenstamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenstamaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenstamaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fenstamaker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenstamaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fenstamaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenstamaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenstamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenstamaker. 50% of Fenstamaker 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Fenstamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Fenstamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenstamaker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fenstamaker. 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 99 military records available for the last name Fenstamaker. For the veterans among your Fenstamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenstamaker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fenstamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fenstamaker in 1955 was 50, and 46 in 2004.

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