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Faress Family History

Faress 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: Fares, Farless, Farese, Fariss, Caress, Furness, Kress, Mares, Farkas

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Where is the Faress family from?

You can see how Faress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faress family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Faress family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faress's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Faress families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faress 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 113 census records available for the last name Faress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faress 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Faress. 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 34 military records available for the last name Faress. For the veterans among your Faress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faress lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Faress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Faress in 1985 was 93, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faress 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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