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Fahrenkamp Family History

Fahrenkamp 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: Trenkamp, Hasenkamp, Langenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Fullenkamp, Fahrenkrug

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Where is the Fahrenkamp family from?

You can see how Fahrenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrenkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fahrenkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fahrenkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fahrenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahrenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahrenkamp. 46% of Fahrenkamp men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fahrenkamp women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahrenkamp were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Fahrenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenkamp 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenkamp. 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 317 military records available for the last name Fahrenkamp. For the veterans among your Fahrenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenkamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fahrenkamp in 1963 was 66, and 100 in 2004.

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