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Faughnan Family History

Faughnan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fachtnáin ‘descendant of Fachtnán’ a personal name representing a diminutive of Fachtna

an ancient name meaning ‘hostile’.

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


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Where is the Faughnan family from?

You can see how Faughnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faughnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Faughnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Faughnan family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Faughnan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Faughnan families in 1891.
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What did your Faughnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faughnan. 100% of Faughnan men worked as a Barman and 100% of Faughnan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Faughnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faughnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faughnan 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Faughnan. 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 547 military records available for the last name Faughnan. For the veterans among your Faughnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faughnan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faughnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Faughnan in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faughnan 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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