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Fahrenkrog Family History

Fahrenkrog 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: Fahrenkrug, Fahrenholz, Fahrer, Farrenkopf, Bahrenburg, Fahrner

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Where is the Fahrenkrog family from?

You can see how Fahrenkrog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenkrog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Fahrenkrog families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fahrenkrog's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fahrenkrog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrenkrog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahrenkrog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrenkrog. 67% of Fahrenkrog men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fahrenkrog women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahrenkrog were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Fahrenkrog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenkrog 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenkrog. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fahrenkrog. For the veterans among your Fahrenkrog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenkrog lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Fahrenkrog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fahrenkrog in 1955 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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