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Faunch Family History

Faunch Surname Meaning

unexplained; perhaps identical in origin with Fance.

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


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Where is the Faunch family from?

You can see how Faunch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faunch family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Faunch families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Faunch's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Faunch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faunch 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 Faunch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faunch. 50% of Faunch men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Faunch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faunch were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Faunch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faunch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faunch 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Faunch. 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 76 military records available for the last name Faunch. For the veterans among your Faunch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faunch lifespan?

Average Faunch life expectancy in 1988 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faunch 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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