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Fahir Family History

Fahir 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: Fair, Fahr, Tahir, Faber, Fail, Mair, Faler, Bahr, Nair, Fait

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Where is the Fahir family from?

You can see how Fahir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahir family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fahir family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahir's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fahir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahir 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 29 census records available for the last name Fahir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahir 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fahir. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fahir. For the veterans among your Fahir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahir lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Fahir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fahir in 1985 was 71, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahir 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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