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Fohrenkamm Family History

Fohrenkamm 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: Bohnenkamp, Dorenkamp, Trenkamp, Oldenkamp, Fullenkamp, Fahrenkrug

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There are 30 census records available for the last name Fohrenkamm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohrenkamm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Fohrenkamm. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Fohrenkamm. For the veterans among your Fohrenkamm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Fohrenkamm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fohrenkamm in 1964 was 37, and 71 in 2000.

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