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Faehse Family History

Faehse 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: Feese, Freese, Fasse, Maese, Fahs, Farese, Frease, Baese, Haese

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Where is the Faehse family from?

You can see how Faehse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faehse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faehse family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Faehse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faehse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faehse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Faehse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Faehse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faehse 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Faehse. 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 11 military records available for the last name Faehse. For the veterans among your Faehse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faehse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Faehse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Faehse in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faehse 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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