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Faun Family History

Faun Surname Meaning

see Fawn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faun family from?

You can see how Faun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Faun families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Faun's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Faun families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faun 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 Faun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faun. 100% of Faun 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 Faun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faun 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Faun. 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 285 military records available for the last name Faun. For the veterans among your Faun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Faun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Faun in 1963 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faun 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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