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Fenik Family History

Fenik 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: Benik, Feik, Feng, Fenwick, Wenk, Fei, Feig, Lesnik, Feil, Senick

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Where is the Fenik family from?

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

What did your Fenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenik. 100% of Fenik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Fenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenik 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Fenik. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fenik. For the veterans among your Fenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fenik in 1966 was 79, and 43 in 2003.

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