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Fahle Name Meaning

German: variant of Fahl .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fahl, Kahle, Dahle, Vahle, Wahle, Mahle, Faile, Fayle, Sahl, Karle

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Where is the Fahle family from?

You can see how Fahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fahle family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahle's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fahle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahle. 32% of Fahle men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fahle women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahle 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Fahle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 474 military records available for the last name Fahle. For the veterans among your Fahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fahle in 1962 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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