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Fohrenck Family History

Fohrenck 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: Florence, Torrence, Morency, Lorenc, Schrenk, Ference, French, Bohren

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Where is the Fohrenck family from?

You can see how Fohrenck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohrenck family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fohrenck family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohrenck's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fohrenck families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohrenck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Fohrenck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohrenck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fohrenck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fohrenck. For the veterans among your Fohrenck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohrenck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Fohrenck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fohrenck in 1977 was 76, and 59 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohrenck 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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