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Fas Family History

Fas 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: Fan, Ras, Faas, Sas, Fay, Vas, Das, Mas, Bas, Fass

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Where is the Fas family from?

You can see how Fas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Fas families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fas's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Fas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fas 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 Fas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Language Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fas. 50% of Fas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fas women worked as a Language Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Medical Doctor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Language Teacher
    100%

What Fas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Fas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fas 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Fas. 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 91 military records available for the last name Fas. For the veterans among your Fas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fas in 1962 was 61, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fas 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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