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Fensley Family History

Fensley 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: Hensley, Fenley, Densley, Bensley, Frensley, Ensley, Wensley, Fendley

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Where is the Fensley family from?

You can see how Fensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fensley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fensley families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fensley's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fensley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fensley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Fensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fensley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fensley. For the veterans among your Fensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Fensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fensley in 1973 was 69, and 63 in 2000.

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