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Fenoff Family History

Fenoff 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: Medoff, Danoff, Eoff, Beloff, Janoff, Renouf, Kanoff, Fornoff, Knoff

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Where is the Fenoff family from?

You can see how Fenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fenoff families living in Vermont. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fenoff's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Fenoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenoff. 60% of Fenoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fenoff women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Fenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenoff 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fenoff. 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 114 military records available for the last name Fenoff. For the veterans among your Fenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fenoff in 1969 was 93, and 65 in 2004.

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