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Fahrendorf Family History

Fahrendorf 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: Fahrenholz, Arensdorf, Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Hattendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Fahrendorf family from?

You can see how Fahrendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fahrendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fahrendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fahrendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahrendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahrendorf. 28% of Fahrendorf men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Baker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Fahrendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrendorf 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fahrendorf. 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 61 military records available for the last name Fahrendorf. For the veterans among your Fahrendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrendorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fahrendorf in 1962 was 51, and 52 in 2004.

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