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Faeger Family History

Faeger 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: Jaeger, Fanger, Fieger, Saeger, Fager, Feger, Yaeger, Naeger, Haeger

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Where is the Faeger family from?

You can see how Faeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faeger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Faeger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Faeger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faeger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Faeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faeger 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Faeger. 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 115 military records available for the last name Faeger. For the veterans among your Faeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faeger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Faeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faeger in 1969 was 80, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faeger 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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