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Fensterle Family History

Fensterle 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, Oesterle, Esterle, Finster, Sterle, Fetterly, Easterly

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Where is the Fensterle family from?

You can see how Fensterle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensterle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fensterle families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fensterle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fensterle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensterle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fensterle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fensterle. 100% of Fensterle women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Fensterle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fensterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensterle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fensterle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fensterle. For the veterans among your Fensterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensterle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fensterle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fensterle in 1966 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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