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Facet Family History

Facet 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, Face, Fleet, Faber, Kacer, Race, Faust, Pace, Mace

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Where is the Facet family from?

You can see how Facet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Facet family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Facet's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Facet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Facet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facet 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Facet. 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 16 military records available for the last name Facet. For the veterans among your Facet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facet lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Facet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Facet in 1995 was 83, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facet 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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