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Fahrenhorst Family History

Fahrenhorst 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: Fahrenholz, Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Wallenhorst, Vanderhorst

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Where is the Fahrenhorst family from?

You can see how Fahrenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenhorst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Fahrenhorst families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fahrenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fahrenhorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Fahrenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenhorst 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenhorst. 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 249 military records available for the last name Fahrenhorst. For the veterans among your Fahrenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenhorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fahrenhorst in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrenhorst 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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