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Fasch Family History

Fasch Surname Meaning

German: in Westphalia a nickname for a lively person from Low German fasch fersk ‘frisky’.

In southern Germany possibly a metonymic occupational name from Middle High German fasch(e) ‘band, bandage’ or a nickname for a soft weak person.

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


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You can see how Fasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fasch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fasch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Fasch families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fasch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fasch families in 1911.
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There are 265 census records available for the last name Fasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fasch 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Fasch. 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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There are 76 military records available for the last name Fasch. For the veterans among your Fasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fasch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fasch in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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