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Faenger Family History

Faenger 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: Fanger, Saenger, Fenger, Finger, Sanger, Manger, Jaeger, Ranger

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Where is the Faenger family from?

You can see how Faenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Faenger families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Faenger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Faenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faenger. 100% of Faenger men worked as a Machinist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Faenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faenger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Faenger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Faenger. For the veterans among your Faenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Faenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faenger in 1966 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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