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Fahaner Family History

Fahaner 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: Fahrner, Fahner, Lahner, Falkner, Hahner, Kahanek, Fahrer, Haner

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Where is the Fahaner family from?

You can see how Fahaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahaner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fahaner families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Fahaner families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fahaner's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Fahaner families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fahaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahaner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fahaner. 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 Fahaner. For the veterans among your Fahaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahaner 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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