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Faatz Family History

Faatz Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the Late Latin personal name Bonifatius (see Boniface).

In the Rhineland area it may also be from the dialect personal name Servaes (see Faas).

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


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Where is the Faatz family from?

You can see how Faatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faatz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Faatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Faatz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Faatz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faatz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faatz 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 Faatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faatz. 25% of Faatz men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Faatz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faatz were Mail Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mail Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faatz 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Faatz. 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 557 military records available for the last name Faatz. For the veterans among your Faatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faatz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Faatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faatz in 1949 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faatz 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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