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Faester Family History

Faester 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: Fester, Fiester, Master, Fenster, Easter, Forster, Tester, Bester

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Where is the Faester family from?

You can see how Faester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Faester families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faester's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Faester families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faester 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 78 census records available for the last name Faester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faester 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Faester. 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 5 military records available for the last name Faester. For the veterans among your Faester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faester lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Faester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Faester in 1971 was 69, and 85 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faester 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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