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Faute Family History

Faute 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: Fante, Faure, Taute, Fauth, Maute, Baute, Fate, Pate, Fuse, Matte

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Where is the Faute family from?

You can see how Faute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faute family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Faute families living in Tennessee. This was about 76% of all the recorded Faute's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Faute families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faute 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 Faute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faute. 100% of Faute 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 Faute family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Faute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faute 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Faute. 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 32 military records available for the last name Faute. For the veterans among your Faute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faute lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Faute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Faute in 1980 was 80, and 89 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faute

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faute 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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