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Fahrni Family History

Fahrni Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area with ferns from Middle High German varn.

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


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Where is the Fahrni family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrni. 47% of Fahrni men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fahrni women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahrni were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Helper
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Fahrni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Fahrni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrni 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Fahrni. 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 230 military records available for the last name Fahrni. For the veterans among your Fahrni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fahrni in 1963 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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