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Fuhn Family History

Fuhn 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: Kuhn, Huhn, Fehn, Fuhr, Fahn, Luhn, Nuhn, Fuhs, Fohn, John

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Where is the Fuhn family from?

You can see how Fuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fuhn families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fuhn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fuhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuhn 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 Fuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuhn. 100% of Fuhn men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Fuhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Fuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhn 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fuhn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fuhn. For the veterans among your Fuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Fuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fuhn in 1976 was 82, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhn 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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