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Farenthold Family History

Farenthold 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, Barthold, Arnhold, Arnold, Reinhold, Berthold, Fernholz

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Where is the Farenthold family from?

You can see how Farenthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenthold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Farenthold families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Farenthold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farenthold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farenthold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farenthold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Farenthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenthold 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Farenthold. 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 18 military records available for the last name Farenthold. For the veterans among your Farenthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenthold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Farenthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farenthold in 1972 was 33, and 85 in 2000.

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