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Farnbaugh Family History

Farnbaugh 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: Farabaugh, Arbaugh, Carbaugh, Turnbaugh, Firebaugh, Harbaugh

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Where is the Farnbaugh family from?

You can see how Farnbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farnbaugh family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farnbaugh's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Farnbaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Farnbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnbaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farnbaugh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Farnbaugh. For the veterans among your Farnbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnbaugh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Farnbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farnbaugh in 1971 was 70, and 96 in 2000.

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