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Fenwich Family History

Fenwich 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: Fenwick, Fenrich, Renwick, Genrich, Fenech, Wenrich, Henrich

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Where is the Fenwich family from?

You can see how Fenwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenwich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenwich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fenwich family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenwich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenwich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenwich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenwich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fenwich. 100% of Fenwich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Fenwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenwich 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fenwich. 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 Fenwich. For the veterans among your Fenwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenwich lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Fenwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fenwich in 2001 was 98, and 57 in 2003.

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