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Fasher Family History

Fasher 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: Fisher, Washer, Asher, Flasher, Lasher, Dasher, Frasher, Hasher

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Where is the Fasher family from?

You can see how Fasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fasher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fasher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fasher family living in Berkshire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Fasher's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Fasher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fasher 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 Fasher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fasher. 100% of Fasher 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%

What Fasher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fasher 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Fasher. 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 86 military records available for the last name Fasher. For the veterans among your Fasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fasher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Fasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fasher in 1969 was 77, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fasher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fasher 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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