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Faistl Family History

Faistl 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: Faist, Fail, Faust, Fassel, Faison, Fait, Faith, Kastl, Maisel, Fasel

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Where is the Faistl family from?

You can see how Faistl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faistl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faistl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Faistl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Faistl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faistl 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 Faistl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faistl. 100% of Faistl women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

What Faistl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Faistl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faistl 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Faistl. 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 52 military records available for the last name Faistl. For the veterans among your Faistl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faistl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Faistl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Faistl in 1965 was 67, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faistl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faistl 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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