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Fahlman Family History

Fahlman 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: Ahlman, Fehlman, Dahlman, Wahlman, Bahlman, Mahlman, Kalman, Rahman

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Where is the Fahlman family from?

You can see how Fahlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Fahlman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Fahlman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fahlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahlman 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 Fahlman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Fahlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fahlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahlman 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Fahlman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Fahlman. For the veterans among your Fahlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahlman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fahlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fahlman in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahlman 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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