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Faer Family History

Faer 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: Baer, Faber, Fair, Faler, Fader, Haer, Farr, Facer, Fager, Fier

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Where is the Faer family from?

You can see how Faer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Faer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Faer family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faer's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Faer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faer 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 Faer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faer. 39% of Faer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Faer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faer were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Faer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faer 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Faer. 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 298 military records available for the last name Faer. For the veterans among your Faer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Faer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Faer in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faer 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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