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Faynst Family History

Faynst 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: Faust, Fant, Fayne, Fast, Earnst, Flynt, Arnst, Faist, Fang, Fan

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Where is the Faynst family from?

You can see how Faynst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faynst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Faynst families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Faynst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faynst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Faynst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faynst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faynst. 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 Faynst. For the veterans among your Faynst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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