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Fehrenbach Family History

Fehrenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named (earlier Vöhrenbach) in Württemberg and Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Fehrenbach family from?

You can see how Fehrenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehrenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fehrenbach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Fehrenbach families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Fehrenbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fehrenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Fehrenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fehrenbach. 84% of Fehrenbach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fehrenbach. For the veterans among your Fehrenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehrenbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fehrenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fehrenbach in 1955 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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