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Fausz Family History

Fausz 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: Faust, Fauss, Faus, Fuse, Faas, Baust, Vause, Maus, Faul, Gaus

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Where is the Fausz family from?

You can see how Fausz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fausz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fausz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Fausz families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fausz's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fausz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fausz 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 Fausz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fausz. 29% of Fausz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fausz women worked as a Cook.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Fausz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Fausz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fausz 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Fausz. 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 268 military records available for the last name Fausz. For the veterans among your Fausz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fausz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fausz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fausz in 1957 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fausz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fausz 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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