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Faince Family History

Faince 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: Faunce, Faine, Paine, Lance, Laine, Raine, Faille, Finne, Finch

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Where is the Faince family from?

You can see how Faince families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faince family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Faince families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Faince's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Faince families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Faince. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faince 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Faince. 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 1 military records available for the last name Faince. For the veterans among your Faince ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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