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Fausey Family History

Fausey Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German Fasi from a pet form of Gervasius (see Gervais).

Altered form of Swiss German Fausi a nickname for a prankster.

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


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Where is the Fausey family from?

You can see how Fausey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fausey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fausey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Fausey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fausey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fausey families in 1891.
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What did your Fausey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fausey. 30% of Fausey 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Superintendent
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Fausey. 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 381 military records available for the last name Fausey. For the veterans among your Fausey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fausey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fausey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fausey in 1952 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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