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Farrenkopf Family History

Farrenkopf Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a reckless or clumsy man from Middle High German Middle Low German var(r)e ‘steer bullock’ + kopf ‘head’.

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


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Where is the Farrenkopf family from?

You can see how Farrenkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrenkopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrenkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Farrenkopf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 34% of all the recorded Farrenkopf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Farrenkopf families in 1880.
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What did your Farrenkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrenkopf. 29% of Farrenkopf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farrenkopf women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Finisher And Tanner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Farrenkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farrenkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrenkopf 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Farrenkopf. 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 477 military records available for the last name Farrenkopf. For the veterans among your Farrenkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrenkopf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Farrenkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farrenkopf in 1957 was 52, and 84 in 2003.

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