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Fausnaugh Family History

Fausnaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fasnacht.

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


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Where is the Fausnaugh family from?

You can see how Fausnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fausnaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fausnaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fausnaugh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fausnaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fausnaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Fausnaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fausnaugh. 37% of Fausnaugh men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fausnaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fausnaugh were Truck Driver and Owner.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Owner
    40%

What Fausnaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fausnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fausnaugh 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fausnaugh. 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 239 military records available for the last name Fausnaugh. For the veterans among your Fausnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fausnaugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fausnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fausnaugh in 1960 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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