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Fausel Family History

Fausel Surname Meaning

South German: possibly a derivative of Pfaus (see Pfautz).

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


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Where is the Fausel family from?

You can see how Fausel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fausel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fausel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fausel families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fausel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fausel families in 1891.
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What did your Fausel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fausel. 23% of Fausel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fausel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fausel were Bank Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bank Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Fausel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fausel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fausel 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Fausel. 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 358 military records available for the last name Fausel. For the veterans among your Fausel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fausel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fausel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fausel in 1964 was 78, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fausel 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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