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Faessler Family History

Faessler 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: Baessler, Fessler, Haessler, Fassler, Dressler, Tessler, Kessler

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Where is the Faessler family from?

You can see how Faessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Faessler family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Faessler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Faessler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faessler 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 Faessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faessler. 38% of Faessler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Utility Man
    13%

What Faessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Faessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faessler 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Faessler. 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 309 military records available for the last name Faessler. For the veterans among your Faessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faessler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Faessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faessler in 1941 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faessler 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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