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Fach Family History

Fach Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bach, Mach, Flach, Lach, Fath, Pach, Rach, Hach, Fash, Wach

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Where is the Fach family from?

You can see how Fach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fach families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fach. 34% of Fach men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fach women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fach were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Fach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fach 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Fach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Fach. For the veterans among your Fach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fach in 1956 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fach 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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