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Fahrney Family History

Fahrney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Fahrni.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fahrney family from?

You can see how Fahrney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fahrney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fahrney family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrney's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fahrney families in 1841.
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What did your Fahrney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrney. 17% of Fahrney men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Fahrney women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahrney were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fahrney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrney 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Fahrney. 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 383 military records available for the last name Fahrney. For the veterans among your Fahrney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrney lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fahrney in 1942 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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