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Faison Family History

Faison Surname Meaning

French: probably a nickname derived from Old French fais ‘bundle of firewood’. This surname is very rare in France found mainly in Gard.

In the US it is found mainly among African Americans. Compare Fayson.

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


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Where is the Faison family from?

You can see how Faison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Faison families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Faison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faison families in 1891.
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What did your Faison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faison. 100% of Faison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Faison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faison 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Faison. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Faison. For the veterans among your Faison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faison lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Faison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faison in 1943 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faison 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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