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Fahser Family History

Fahser 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: Fahrer, Fauser, Fahner, Kaiser, Fraser, Farmer, Maser, Manser, Faber

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Where is the Fahser family from?

You can see how Fahser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fahser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Fahser families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fahser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fahser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahser 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 Fahser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahser. 100% of Fahser men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Fahser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Fahser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahser 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fahser. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fahser. For the veterans among your Fahser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Fahser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fahser in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahser 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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