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Fachman Family History

Fachman 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: Lachman, Bachman, Nachman, Zachman, Rahman, Backman, Packman, Hackman

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Where is the Fachman family from?

You can see how Fachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fachman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fachman families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fachman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fachman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fachman 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 Fachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fachman. 100% of Fachman women worked as a 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Fachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fachman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fachman. 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 281 military records available for the last name Fachman. For the veterans among your Fachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fachman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fachman in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fachman 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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