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Faehn Family History

Faehn 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: Fehn, Fahn, Daehn, Laehn, Haehn, Fan, Fagan, Hahn, Dehn, Kuehn

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Where is the Faehn family from?

You can see how Faehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Faehn families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Faehn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Faehn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Faehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faehn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Faehn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Faehn. For the veterans among your Faehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faehn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Faehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faehn in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faehn 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.

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