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Fahrenberg Family History

Fahrenberg 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: Falkenberg, Ehrenberg, Arenberg, Wehrenberg, Bahrenburg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Fahrenberg family from?

You can see how Fahrenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fahrenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fahrenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fahrenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrenberg 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 Fahrenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahrenberg. 100% of Fahrenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fahrenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Fahrenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenberg 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenberg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fahrenberg. For the veterans among your Fahrenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fahrenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fahrenberg in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrenberg 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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