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Fahnstrom Family History

Fahnstrom 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: Fahlstrom, Fernstrom, Ranstrom, Wahlstrom, Dahlstrom, Sahlstrom

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Where is the Fahnstrom family from?

You can see how Fahnstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahnstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fahnstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahnstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fahnstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahnstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahnstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahnstrom. 50% of Fahnstrom men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Fahnstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Fahnstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahnstrom 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fahnstrom. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fahnstrom. For the veterans among your Fahnstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahnstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fahnstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fahnstrom in 1966 was 83, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahnstrom 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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