History of your Surname
Get access to Fenush family records.Start a free trial

Fenush Family History

Fenush 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: Venus, Fenech, Benesh, Frush, Benish, Febus, Feng, Brush, Rush, Fuse

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Fenush family from?

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

What did your Fenush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenush. 43% of Fenush men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Fenush | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Fenush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fenush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenush census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Fenush

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fenush. 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.

View all Fenush immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Fenush. For the veterans among your Fenush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fenush military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fenush family history

Discover More

What is the average Fenush lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fenush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fenush in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenush

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fenush family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Fenush last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial