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Farenwald Family History

Farenwald 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: Freiwald, Grunwald, Rosenwald, Farewell, Arendall, Fernald, Reinwald

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Where is the Farenwald family from?

You can see how Farenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farenwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Farenwald families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Farenwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farenwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Farenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenwald 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Farenwald. 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 13 military records available for the last name Farenwald. For the veterans among your Farenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenwald lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Farenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farenwald in 1969 was 70, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farenwald 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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