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Fahr Family History

Fahr Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived near a crossing point on a river from Middle High German vare ‘ferry landing’.

Alternatively, it can be a habitational name from a place called Fahr.

This place name is found in regions such as Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria, and Aargau in Switzerland.

The origins indicate a connection to important geographical features, specifically river crossings.

The name reflects the cultural and linguistic influences in these areas throughout history.

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


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You can see how Fahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Fahr families living in Manitoba. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fahr's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fahr families in 1911.
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What did your Fahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fahr. 100% of Fahr men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fahr. 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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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Fahr. For the veterans among your Fahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahr lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fahr in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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