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Fuenter Family History

Fuenter 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: Fuente, Fuentes, Fenter, Fuentez, Fenster, Bueter, Fenner, Felter

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Where is the Fuenter family from?

You can see how Fuenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuenter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fuenter families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fuenter's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fuenter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuenter 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 Fuenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuenter. 60% of Fuenter men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Fuenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuenter 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fuenter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fuenter. For the veterans among your Fuenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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