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Fenicle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fenchel or of its cognate Fengel ‘fennel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Menifee, Barnicle, Neville, Fenwick, Fennel, Wencl, Eiche, Pernice

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Where is the Fenicle family from?

You can see how Fenicle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenicle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenicle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Fenicle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenicle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenicle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenicle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenicle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenicle. 42% of Fenicle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fenicle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenicle were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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
    42%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenicle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenicle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fenicle. 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 179 military records available for the last name Fenicle. For the veterans among your Fenicle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenicle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fenicle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fenicle in 1959 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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