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Facter Family History

Facter 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: Factor, Facer, Falter, Cater, Master, Hacker, Alter, Ganter, Farmer

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Where is the Facter family from?

You can see how Facter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Facter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Facter family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Facter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Facter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facter 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 203 census records available for the last name Facter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facter 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Facter. 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 33 military records available for the last name Facter. For the veterans among your Facter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Facter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Facter in 1955 was 39, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facter 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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