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Fahlbusch Family History

Fahlbusch 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: Fahrbach, Hellbusch, Fawbush, Dornbusch, Flasch, Forbush, Dausch

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Where is the Fahlbusch family from?

You can see how Fahlbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahlbusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahlbusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fahlbusch families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fahlbusch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fahlbusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahlbusch 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 Fahlbusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahlbusch. 34% of Fahlbusch men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Fahlbusch women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Fahlbusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Fahlbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahlbusch 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Fahlbusch. 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 536 military records available for the last name Fahlbusch. For the veterans among your Fahlbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahlbusch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fahlbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fahlbusch in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahlbusch 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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