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Fahens Family History

Fahens 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: Athens, Fahey, Fahn, Ahrens, Faden, Havens, Fahrni, Fahs, Falen

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Where is the Fahens family from?

You can see how Fahens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fahens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fahens families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fahens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fahens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fahens. 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 Fahens. For the veterans among your Fahens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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