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Fajen Family History

Fajen 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: Faden, Falen, Fagen, Fan, Hagen, Farren, Haren, Fagan, Raven, Mayen

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Where is the Fajen family from?

You can see how Fajen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fajen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fajen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fajen families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fajen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fajen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fajen 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 Fajen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fajen. 39% of Fajen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

What Fajen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Fajen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fajen 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Fajen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fajen. For the veterans among your Fajen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fajen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fajen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fajen in 1964 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fajen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fajen 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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