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Fahrenback Family History

Fahrenback 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: Fehrenbach, Fahrbach, Schoenbeck, Fahnestock, Fahrenholz, Feeback

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Where is the Fahrenback family from?

You can see how Fahrenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrenback families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fahrenback families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrenback's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fahrenback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Fahrenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenback 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenback. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fahrenback. For the veterans among your Fahrenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Fahrenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fahrenback in 1970 was 53, and 61 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrenback 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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