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Fenandez Family History

Fenandez 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: Fernandez, Menendez, Hernandez, Fernandes, Levander, Melander

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Where is the Fenandez family from?

You can see how Fenandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenandez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fenandez families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenandez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fenandez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenandez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenandez. 100% of Fenandez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fenandez women worked as a Machine 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Fenandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenandez 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Fenandez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Fenandez. For the veterans among your Fenandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenandez lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Fenandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fenandez in 1973 was 23, and 79 in 1985.

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