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Fendrich Name Meaning

German: variant of Fenrich ‘standard bearer’.

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


Similar surnames: Fenrich, Fandrich, Hendrich, Fendrick, Heidrich, Hedrich, Oelrich

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Where is the Fendrich family from?

You can see how Fendrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fendrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fendrich families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fendrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fendrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fendrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fendrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fendrich. 35% of Fendrich men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Fendrich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fendrich were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fendrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendrich 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Fendrich. 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 345 military records available for the last name Fendrich. For the veterans among your Fendrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendrich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fendrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fendrich in 1961 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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