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Fahnhorst Family History

Fahnhorst 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: Fairhurst, Langhorst, Batenhorst, Barhorst, Bornhorst, Horst

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Where is the Fahnhorst family from?

You can see how Fahnhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahnhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fahnhorst family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahnhorst's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fahnhorst families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Fahnhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahnhorst 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fahnhorst. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fahnhorst. For the veterans among your Fahnhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahnhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fahnhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fahnhorst in 1965 was 83, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahnhorst 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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