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Fahnestalk Family History

Fahnestalk 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: Fahnestock, Forrestal, Carnevale, Manetta, Hietala, Rantala, Tantalo

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Where is the Fahnestalk family from?

You can see how Fahnestalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahnestalk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fahnestalk families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Fahnestalk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahnestalk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fahnestalk families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Fahnestalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahnestalk 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fahnestalk. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fahnestalk. For the veterans among your Fahnestalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahnestalk lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Fahnestalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fahnestalk in 1989 was 74, and 28 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahnestalk 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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