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Fahrenkrug Family History

Fahrenkrug Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in northern Germany including one in Holstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fahrenkrug family from?

You can see how Fahrenkrug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenkrug family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrenkrug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fahrenkrug family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrenkrug's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fahrenkrug families in 1891.
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What did your Fahrenkrug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrenkrug. 35% of Fahrenkrug men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fahrenkrug women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Hired Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 290 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenkrug. 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 254 military records available for the last name Fahrenkrug. For the veterans among your Fahrenkrug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenkrug lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrenkrug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fahrenkrug in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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