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Farenger Family History

Farenger 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: Fringer, Strenger, Fanger, Saenger, Frenier, Sprenger, Farner, Fenger

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Where is the Farenger family from?

You can see how Farenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Farenger family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Farenger's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Farenger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Farenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Farenger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Farenger. For the veterans among your Farenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Farenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Farenger in 1970 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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