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Farenback Family History

Farenback Name 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: Feeback, Reback, Fehrenbach, Harnack, Wagenbach, Hornback, Fauerbach

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Where is the Farenback family from?

You can see how Farenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenback family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Farenback families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farenback's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Farenback families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farenback ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farenback ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Farenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenback 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Farenback. 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 9 military records available for the last name Farenback. For the veterans among your Farenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenback lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Farenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farenback in 1986 was 80, and 95 in 2000.

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