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Fahncke Family History

Fahncke 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: Faunce, Mahnke, Jahnke, Dahnke, Francke, Pahnke, Yahnke, Kahnke

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Where is the Fahncke family from?

You can see how Fahncke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahncke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fahncke families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fahncke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fahncke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahncke 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 Fahncke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahncke. 100% of Fahncke men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Fahncke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Fahncke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahncke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fahncke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fahncke. For the veterans among your Fahncke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahncke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Fahncke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fahncke in 1973 was 85, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahncke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahncke 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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