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Faherer Family History

Faherer 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: Fahrer, Fuhrer, Scherer, Haberer, Faherty, Federer, Sherer, Fatheree

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Where is the Faherer family from?

You can see how Faherer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faherer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faherer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faherer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Faherer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faherer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Faherer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faherer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Faherer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faherer. For the veterans among your Faherer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faherer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faherer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faherer

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