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Faenza Family History

Faenza Surname Meaning

Italian:: habitational name from Faenza in Emilia Romagna. from the personal name Faenza

an omen or well-wishing name from Latin favens ‘(one) who brings good fortune’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faenza family from?

You can see how Faenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faenza families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faenza's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Faenza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faenza 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 Faenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faenza. 50% of Faenza men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Faenza women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faenza were Apprentice and Poweroperator.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Apprentice
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Cashier
    29%
  • Poweroperator
    29%

What Faenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Faenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faenza 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Faenza. 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 99 military records available for the last name Faenza. For the veterans among your Faenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faenza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Faenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Faenza in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faenza 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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