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Faux Family History

Faux Surname Meaning

English: variant of Faulks. French: habitational name from Faux (Dordogne Ardennes) a placename derived from Latin fagus ‘beech’.

French: metonymic occupational name for a reaper or scythe maker from faux ‘scythe’.

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


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Where is the Faux family from?

You can see how Faux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Faux families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Faux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faux families in 1891.
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What did your Faux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faux. 13% of Faux men worked as a Plasterer and 77% of Faux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faux were Builders Labourer (h Wo and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Builders Labourer (h Wo
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Faux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faux 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 Faux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faux. For the veterans among your Faux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faux lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Faux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faux in 1945 was 20, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faux 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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