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Faehnrich Family History

Faehnrich Surname Meaning

German (Fähnrich): variant of Fenrich.

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


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Where is the Faehnrich family from?

You can see how Faehnrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faehnrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faehnrich family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Faehnrich's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Faehnrich families in 1920.
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What did your Faehnrich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Faehnrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faehnrich 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 Faehnrich. 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 221 military records available for the last name Faehnrich. For the veterans among your Faehnrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faehnrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Faehnrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faehnrich in 1963 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faehnrich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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