Fast Family History

Fast Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a reliable steadfast person or from a short form of any of various personal names beginning with the element fast ‘steadfast firm’.

For example, the name Fastert illustrates this connection.

The element fast conveys qualities of dependability and strength.

This etymology highlights the cultural significance of steadfastness in character.

Overall, the nickname reflects attributes valued in North German communities.

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

Similar surnames: Kast, Bast, Gast, Fest, Faso, Faust, Fash, Mast, Fust, Ast

41K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
30K	Military Records
5K	Immigration Records
32K	Census and Voter Lists
118K	Member Trees

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Where is the Fast family from?

You can see how Fast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fast family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fast families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Fast families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Fast's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Fast families in 1891.

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What did your Fast ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, hairdresser (master) and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fast. 50% of Fast men worked as a hairdresser (master) and 100% of Fast 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.

hairdresser (master)

50%

Police constable

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Fast family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 32K census records available for the last name Fast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fast census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name Fast. 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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Military Records

There are 30K military records available for the last name Fast. For the veterans among your Fast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fast lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fast in 1942 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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Fast Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a reliable steadfast person or from a short form of any of various personal names beginning with the element fast ‘steadfast firm’.

For example, the name Fastert illustrates this connection.

The element fast conveys qualities of dependability and strength.

This etymology highlights the cultural significance of steadfastness in character.

Overall, the nickname reflects attributes valued in North German communities.

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

Where is the Fast family from?

What did your Fast ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

hairdresser (master)

50%

Police constable

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Fast family records will you find?

What is the average Fast lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fast in 1942 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

Fast Family History

Fast Surname Meaning

228,000 record(s) for Fast

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What did your Fast ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Fast lifespan?

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Fast Surname Meaning

228,000 record(s) for Fast

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Fast family from?

What did your Fast ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Fast family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Fast family history

What is the average Fast lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fast family tree

Search for another surname