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Fahrenkopf Family History

Fahrenkopf 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: Farrenkopf, Fahrenholz, Pagenkopf, Fahrenkrug, Rehkopf, Hartkopf

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Where is the Fahrenkopf family from?

You can see how Fahrenkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrenkopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrenkopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Fahrenkopf families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fahrenkopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fahrenkopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahrenkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahrenkopf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Fahrenkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrenkopf 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fahrenkopf. 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 102 military records available for the last name Fahrenkopf. For the veterans among your Fahrenkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrenkopf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fahrenkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fahrenkopf in 1963 was 75, and 57 in 2001.

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