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Fahlenkamp Family History

Fahlenkamp 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: Fullenkamp, Muhlenkamp, Hasenkamp, Langenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Hollenkamp

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Where is the Fahlenkamp family from?

You can see how Fahlenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahlenkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fahlenkamp families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fahlenkamp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fahlenkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahlenkamp 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 Fahlenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahlenkamp. 100% of Fahlenkamp men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fahlenkamp women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Fahlenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Fahlenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahlenkamp 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fahlenkamp. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fahlenkamp. For the veterans among your Fahlenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahlenkamp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fahlenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fahlenkamp in 1965 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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