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Farenholt Family History

Farenholt 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: Fahrenholz, Arnholt, Aronhalt, Breinholt, Fernholz, Trenholm

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Where is the Farenholt family from?

You can see how Farenholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farenholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Farenholt families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Farenholt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Farenholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Farenholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenholt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Farenholt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Farenholt. For the veterans among your Farenholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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