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Fau Family History

Fau 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: Fu, Fan, Lau, Fay, Bau, Rau, Pfau, Mau, Kau, Faul

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Where is the Fau family from?

You can see how Fau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fau families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fau's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fau 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 Fau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Fau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fau 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Fau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fau. For the veterans among your Fau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fau in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fau 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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