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Barenfanger Family History

Barenfanger 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: Brensinger, Brenner, Brendlinger, Berwanger, Treffinger, Greninger

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Where is the Barenfanger family from?

You can see how Barenfanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barenfanger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barenfanger family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barenfanger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Barenfanger families in 1920.
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What did your Barenfanger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Barenfanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barenfanger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Barenfanger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Barenfanger. For the veterans among your Barenfanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barenfanger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Barenfanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barenfanger in 1968 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

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