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Foehrenbach Family History

Foehrenbach 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, Rothenbach, Fehrenbacher, Fernbach, Fahrbach, Breitenbach

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Where is the Foehrenbach family from?

You can see how Foehrenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foehrenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foehrenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Foehrenbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foehrenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foehrenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Foehrenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foehrenbach. 100% of Foehrenbach men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Foehrenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foehrenbach 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Foehrenbach. 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 75 military records available for the last name Foehrenbach. For the veterans among your Foehrenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foehrenbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foehrenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foehrenbach in 1965 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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