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Farnwalt Family History

Farnwalt 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: Fornwalt, Cornwall, Farnell, Farhat, Farnham, Barnwell, Anhalt

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Where is the Farnwalt family from?

You can see how Farnwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnwalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farnwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Farnwalt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Farnwalt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farnwalt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Farnwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnwalt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farnwalt. 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 44 military records available for the last name Farnwalt. For the veterans among your Farnwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnwalt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Farnwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Farnwalt in 1967 was 85, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnwalt 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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