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Fahien Family History

Fahien 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: Farren, Fabian, Marien, Dahlen, Fahey, Dahmen, Falin, Fahn, Fain

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Where is the Fahien family from?

You can see how Fahien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fahien families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fahien's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fahien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahien 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 Fahien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fahien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Fahien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahien 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fahien. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fahien. For the veterans among your Fahien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Fahien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fahien in 1973 was 78, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahien 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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