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Faton Family History

Faton 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: Caton, Laton, Eaton, Paton, Faron, Katon, Fanton, Taton, Fason, Baton

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Where is the Faton family from?

You can see how Faton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Faton families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Faton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faton 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 Faton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faton. 100% of Faton men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Faton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faton 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Faton. 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 72 military records available for the last name Faton. For the veterans among your Faton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Faton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faton in 1974 was 45, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faton 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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