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Fensten Family History

Fensten 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, Fenton, Benston, Westen, Finster, Gersten, Bensen, Jensen

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Where is the Fensten family from?

You can see how Fensten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fensten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fensten families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fensten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fensten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fensten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Fensten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensten 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fensten. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fensten. For the veterans among your Fensten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fensten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fensten in 1967 was 69, and 65 in 2001.

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