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Failenschmid Family History

Failenschmid 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: Reinschmidt, Palleschi, Linscheid, Hammerschmidt, Kleinschmidt

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Where is the Failenschmid family from?

You can see how Failenschmid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failenschmid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Failenschmid family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Failenschmid's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Failenschmid families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Failenschmid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failenschmid 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Failenschmid. 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 8 military records available for the last name Failenschmid. For the veterans among your Failenschmid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failenschmid lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Failenschmid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Failenschmid in 1972 was 89, and 77 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failenschmid 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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