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Faish Family History

Faish 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: Faith, Fash, Fish, Fabish, Naish, Maish, Raish, Farish, Faist, Ash

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Where is the Faish family from?

You can see how Faish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Faish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Faish families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Faish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Faish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faish 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Faish. 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 16 military records available for the last name Faish. For the veterans among your Faish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Faish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faish in 1973 was 50, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faish 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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