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Fuehner Family History

Fuehner 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: Frehner, Buehner, Kuehner, Fuehrer, Zehner, Buchner, Fuhrer, Fenner

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Where is the Fuehner family from?

You can see how Fuehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuehner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fuehner families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fuehner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuehner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuehner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fuehner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Fuehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuehner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fuehner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fuehner. For the veterans among your Fuehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuehner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Fuehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fuehner in 1961 was 58, and 71 in 2002.

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