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Fehlhaber Family History

Fehlhaber 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: Faulhaber, Fellhauer, Felber, Fehler, Fehlberg, Brushaber, Faber

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Where is the Fehlhaber family from?

You can see how Fehlhaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehlhaber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehlhaber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Fehlhaber families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fehlhaber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fehlhaber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehlhaber 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 Fehlhaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehlhaber. 36% of Fehlhaber men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Fehlhaber women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fehlhaber were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Rancher
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • General Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Fehlhaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fehlhaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehlhaber 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Fehlhaber. 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 481 military records available for the last name Fehlhaber. For the veterans among your Fehlhaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehlhaber lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Fehlhaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fehlhaber in 1960 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

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