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Farenbaugh Family History

Farenbaugh 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: Farabaugh, Firebaugh, Rodenbaugh, Arbaugh, Waltenbaugh, Carbaugh

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Where is the Farenbaugh family from?

You can see how Farenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Farenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Farenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farenbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farenbaugh 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 Farenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farenbaugh. 45% of Farenbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Farenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Farenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenbaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Farenbaugh. 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 66 military records available for the last name Farenbaugh. For the veterans among your Farenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Farenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Farenbaugh in 1967 was 70, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farenbaugh 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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