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Fahrendorff Family History

Fahrendorff 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: Orendorff, Fahrenholz, Arensdorf, Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Fahrenkrug

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Where is the Fahrendorff family from?

You can see how Fahrendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrendorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fahrendorff families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrendorff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fahrendorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Fahrendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrendorff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fahrendorff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fahrendorff. For the veterans among your Fahrendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrendorff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Fahrendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fahrendorff in 1964 was 80, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrendorff 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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