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Fahrman Family History

Fahrman 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: Farman, Fairman, Fohrman, Lahrman, Fehrman, Fuhrman, Rahman, Karman

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Where is the Fahrman family from?

You can see how Fahrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fahrman families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fahrman's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Fahrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrman. 39% of Fahrman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fahrman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahrman were Paperhanger and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Paperhanger
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Fahrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fahrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrman 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Fahrman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Fahrman. For the veterans among your Fahrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fahrman in 1955 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahrman 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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