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Faxer Family History

Faxer 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: Faber, Faler, Fader, Facer, Fager, Saxer, Fayer, Faver, Sayer, Cater

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Where is the Faxer family from?

You can see how Faxer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faxer family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Faxer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Faxer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Faxer families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Faxer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faxer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Faxer. 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 military records available for the last name Faxer. For the veterans among your Faxer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faxer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faxer 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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