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Faehan Family History

Faehan Surname 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: Feehan, Fagan, Gahan, Fabian, Farman, Nathan, Fehn, Meehan, Farhat

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Where is the Faehan family from?

You can see how Faehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Faehan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Faehan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Faehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Faehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faehan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faehan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Faehan. For the veterans among your Faehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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