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Farnung Family History

Farnung 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: Arning, Farnan, Hartung, Farling, Farnum, Hornung, Farnen, Warning

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farnung ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farnung ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Farnung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnung 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Farnung. 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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There are 47 military records available for the last name Farnung. For the veterans among your Farnung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnung lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Farnung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Farnung in 1967 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

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