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Fenstemacher Family History

Fenstemacher 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: Fenstermacher, Fenstemaker, Fenstermaker, Wannemacher, Essenmacher

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Where is the Fenstemacher family from?

You can see how Fenstemacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenstemacher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenstemacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fenstemacher family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenstemacher's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fenstemacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenstemacher 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 Fenstemacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenstemacher. 24% of Fenstemacher men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fenstemacher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenstemacher were Salesman and House Keeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
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What Fenstemacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Fenstemacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenstemacher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fenstemacher. 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 157 military records available for the last name Fenstemacher. For the veterans among your Fenstemacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenstemacher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fenstemacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fenstemacher in 1965 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

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