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Fathauer Family History

Fathauer 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: Feather, Mather, Feinauer, Rather, Thaler, Mathur, Daunhauer, Schauer

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Where is the Fathauer family from?

You can see how Fathauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fathauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fathauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fathauer family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fathauer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Fathauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fathauer 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 Fathauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fathauer. 50% of Fathauer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fathauer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fathauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Fathauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fathauer 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Fathauer. 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 166 military records available for the last name Fathauer. For the veterans among your Fathauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fathauer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Fathauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fathauer in 1956 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fathauer 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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