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Fahrs Family History

Fahrs 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: Fahr, Fahs, Kahrs, Mars, Faas, Bahri, Fair, Bahr, Farm, Farro

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Where is the Fahrs family from?

You can see how Fahrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fahrs families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fahrs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fahrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fahrs. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fahrs. For the veterans among your Fahrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrs lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Fahrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fahrs in 1978 was 87, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrs 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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