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Fenzil Family History

Fenzil 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: Fenzel, Feil, Wenzel, Menzel, Henzel, Benzie, Fendel, Denzin, Fonzi

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Where is the Fenzil family from?

You can see how Fenzil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenzil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fenzil family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fenzil's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Fenzil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenzil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenzil ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Fenzil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenzil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fenzil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fenzil. For the veterans among your Fenzil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenzil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fenzil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fenzil in 1966 was 55, and 91 in 2002.

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