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Fahrenbacker Family History

Fahrenbacker 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: Fehrenbacher, Fazenbaker, Fehrenbach, Rickenbacker, Mehlenbacher

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Where is the Fahrenbacker family from?

You can see how Fahrenbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenbacker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fahrenbacker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrenbacker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fahrenbacker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fahrenbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenbacker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenbacker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fahrenbacker. For the veterans among your Fahrenbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenbacker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrenbacker 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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