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Fachie Family History

Fachie 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: Tache, Machi, Bache, Machin, Mathie, Hache, Lackie, Richie, Face

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Where is the Fachie family from?

You can see how Fachie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fachie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fachie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Fachie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fachie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fachie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fachie 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 260 census records available for the last name Fachie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fachie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fachie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fachie. For the veterans among your Fachie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fachie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Fachie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fachie in 1969 was 64, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fachie 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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