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Fahring Family History

Fahring 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: Fehring, Farina, Fearing, Waring, Dahling, Nehring, Zaring, Haring

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Where is the Fahring family from?

You can see how Fahring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fahring families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fahring's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Fahring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahring. 40% of Fahring men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Delivery Boy
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Fahring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Fahring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahring 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fahring. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fahring. For the veterans among your Fahring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahring lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fahring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fahring in 1969 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

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