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Ferrenbach Family History

Ferrenbach 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: Fehrenbach, Erpenbach, Fernbach, Feuerbach, Eisenbach, Kurtenbach

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Where is the Ferrenbach family from?

You can see how Ferrenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferrenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ferrenbach families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Ferrenbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ferrenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferrenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Ferrenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrenbach 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Ferrenbach. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ferrenbach. For the veterans among your Ferrenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrenbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ferrenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ferrenbach in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2002.

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