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Faggart Family History

Faggart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Feger.

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


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Where is the Faggart family from?

You can see how Faggart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faggart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faggart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Faggart families living in Isle of Man. This was about 38% of all the recorded Faggart's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Faggart families in 1891.
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What did your Faggart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faggart. 35% of Faggart men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Faggart women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faggart were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Faggart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faggart 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Faggart. 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 988 military records available for the last name Faggart. For the veterans among your Faggart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faggart lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Faggart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Faggart in 1956 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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