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Fawbush Family History

Fawbush Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Forbes which is pronounced as two syllables in Aberdeenshire. Compare Forbush.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fawbush family from?

You can see how Fawbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawbush family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fawbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fawbush families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fawbush's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fawbush families in 1891.
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What did your Fawbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fawbush. 42% of Fawbush men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fawbush women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fawbush were Truck Driver and 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Fawbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fawbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawbush 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fawbush. 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 500 military records available for the last name Fawbush. For the veterans among your Fawbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawbush lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fawbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fawbush in 1951 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawbush 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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