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Fendenheim Family History

Fendenheim 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: Mendenhall, Guggenheim, Oppenheim, Sundheim, Nesheim, Fretheim

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Where is the Fendenheim family from?

You can see how Fendenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendenheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fendenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fendenheim families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fendenheim's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fendenheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fendenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fendenheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Fendenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendenheim 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fendenheim. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fendenheim. For the veterans among your Fendenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendenheim lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Fendenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fendenheim in 1974 was 68, and 84 in 1998.

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