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Fauske Family History

Fauske Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Faske, Paske, Fuse, Faust, Vause, Kaske, Fake, Faunce, Ganske, Fiske

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Where is the Fauske family from?

You can see how Fauske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fauske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Fauske families living in Worcestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Fauske's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Fauske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauske 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 Fauske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fauske. 60% of Fauske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fauske women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fauske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fauske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauske 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fauske. 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 58 military records available for the last name Fauske. For the veterans among your Fauske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fauske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fauske in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fauske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fauske 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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