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Fahrbach Family History

Fahrbach Name Meaning

German: topographic name in northwestern Germany from an old creek name composed of Middle Low German vor(n) ‘bog swamp’ + Middle High German bach ‘stream’; in southern Germany (Baden) the first element is from Middle High German varch ‘pig(let)’.

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


Similar surnames: Marbach, Kalmbach, Albach, Harbach, Halbach, Feuerbach, Laubach

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Where is the Fahrbach family from?

You can see how Fahrbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Fahrbach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahrbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fahrbach families in 1891.
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What did your Fahrbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrbach. 28% of Fahrbach men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fahrbach women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahrbach were New Worker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fahrbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrbach 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Fahrbach. 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 277 military records available for the last name Fahrbach. For the veterans among your Fahrbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrbach lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fahrbach in 1947 was 42, and 95 in 2004.

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