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Fentzke Family History

Fentzke 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: Fratzke, Fenske, Fitzke, Neitzke, Leitzke, Hentze, Venzke, Petzke

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Where is the Fentzke family from?

You can see how Fentzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fentzke families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fentzke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fentzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fentzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fentzke. 100% of Fentzke men worked as an Iron Worker. .

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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

  • Iron Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Fentzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentzke 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Fentzke. 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 55 military records available for the last name Fentzke. For the veterans among your Fentzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentzke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fentzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fentzke in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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