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Fehrenback Family History

Fehrenback 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: Fehrenbach, Feeback, Fehrenbacher, Fernbach, Schoenbeck, Fahrbach

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Where is the Fehrenback family from?

You can see how Fehrenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehrenback family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehrenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fehrenback families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehrenback's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fehrenback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehrenback 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 Fehrenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fehrenback. 100% of Fehrenback 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
    100%

What Fehrenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Fehrenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehrenback 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Fehrenback. 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 104 military records available for the last name Fehrenback. For the veterans among your Fehrenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehrenback lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fehrenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fehrenback in 1961 was 57, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehrenback 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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