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Fausten Family History

Fausten 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: Austen, Faustin, Austin, Kasten, Faust, Hasten, Haisten, Fausto

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Where is the Fausten family from?

You can see how Fausten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fausten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fausten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fausten family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fausten's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fausten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fausten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Fausten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fausten 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Fausten. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fausten. For the veterans among your Fausten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fausten lifespan?

Average Fausten life expectancy in 1996 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fausten 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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