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Fenska Family History

Fenska 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: Fenske, Festa, Lenski, Felske, Penka, Wenske, Genske, Teska, Venske

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Where is the Fenska family from?

You can see how Fenska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Fenska families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fenska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fenska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenska. 40% of Fenska men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fenska women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenska were Proprietor and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Fenska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Fenska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenska 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fenska. 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 68 military records available for the last name Fenska. For the veterans among your Fenska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fenska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fenska in 1965 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

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