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Fahlberg Family History

Fahlberg 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: Sahlberg, Mahlberg, Wahlberg, Fehlberg, Dahlberg, Ahlberg, Walberg

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Where is the Fahlberg family from?

You can see how Fahlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fahlberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahlberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fahlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahlberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahlberg. 34% of Fahlberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fahlberg women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fahlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Fahlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahlberg 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Fahlberg. 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 111 military records available for the last name Fahlberg. For the veterans among your Fahlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahlberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Fahlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fahlberg in 1958 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahlberg 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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