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Fahrner Family History

Fahrner Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Farner.

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


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Where is the Fahrner family from?

You can see how Fahrner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahrner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahrner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fahrner families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fahrner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fahrner families in 1911.
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What did your Fahrner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fahrner. 100% of Fahrner women worked as a School 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fahrner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahrner 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Fahrner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fahrner. For the veterans among your Fahrner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahrner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fahrner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fahrner in 1945 was 25, and 86 in 2004.

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