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Farnbecker Family History

Farnbecker 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: Habecker, Dannecker, Bernecker, Warnecke, Hornecker, Strecker

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Where is the Farnbecker family from?

You can see how Farnbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnbecker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Farnbecker families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnbecker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Farnbecker families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farnbecker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Farnbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnbecker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farnbecker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farnbecker. For the veterans among your Farnbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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