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Faunt Family History

Faunt Surname Meaning

see Vant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faunt family from?

You can see how Faunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faunt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Faunt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Faunt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Faunt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faunt 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 Faunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faunt. 100% of Faunt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Faunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faunt 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Faunt. 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 408 military records available for the last name Faunt. For the veterans among your Faunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faunt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Faunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Faunt in 1963 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faunt 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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