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Facen Family History

Facen 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: Facey, Facer, Faden, Face, Falen, Fagen, Fan, Hagen, Farren, Haren

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Where is the Facen family from?

You can see how Facen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Facen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Facen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Facen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Facen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facen 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 Facen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Facen. 69% of Facen men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Facen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Facen were Farmer and Laundress.

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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
    69%
  • Farmer
    32%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%

What Facen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Facen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facen 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Facen. 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 119 military records available for the last name Facen. For the veterans among your Facen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Facen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Facen in 1954 was 58, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Facen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facen 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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