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Fages Family History

Fages 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: Pages, Fager, Fares, Dages, Mages, Fales, Fakes, Fagen, Wages, Hayes

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Where is the Fages family from?

You can see how Fages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fages family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fages families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fages's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fages families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fages 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 Fages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fages. 45% of Fages men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fages women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fages family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Fages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fages 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Fages. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fages. For the veterans among your Fages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fages lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fages in 1966 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fages 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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