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Faiss Family History

Faiss 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: Fass, Fauss, Fiss, Fails, Fliss, Fariss, Faist, Fries, Bass, Wass

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Where is the Faiss family from?

You can see how Faiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Faiss families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Faiss's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Faiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faiss 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 Faiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faiss. 67% of Faiss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Faiss women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Faiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faiss 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Faiss. 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 206 military records available for the last name Faiss. For the veterans among your Faiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faiss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Faiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Faiss in 1967 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faiss 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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