Fenis Family History

Fenis Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Benis, Enis, Denis, Genis, Venis, Feng, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis

5,000 record(s) for Fenis

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
111	Military Records
195	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Fenis family from?

You can see how Fenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Fenis family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenis's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fenis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenis. 28% of Fenis men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Fenis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenis were Manager and New worker.

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

28%

Farmer

14%

Machinist

10%

Manager

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

37%

Housewife

28%

Bookkeeper

19%

New worker

19%

What Fenis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Fenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 195 immigration records available for the last name Fenis. 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.

Military Records

There are 111 military records available for the last name Fenis. For the veterans among your Fenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Fenis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Fenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fenis in 1973 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.