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Fehrenbaugh Family History

Fehrenbaugh 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: Fehrenbach, Redenbaugh, Bedenbaugh, Deffenbaugh, Defenbaugh

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Where is the Fehrenbaugh family from?

You can see how Fehrenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehrenbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fehrenbaugh family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehrenbaugh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fehrenbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fehrenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehrenbaugh 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 Fehrenbaugh. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fehrenbaugh. For the veterans among your Fehrenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehrenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Fehrenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fehrenbaugh in 1974 was 80, and 70 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehrenbaugh 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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