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Fawsett Family History

Fawsett 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: Fawcett, Fausett, Fassett, Hassett, Falsetti, Gassett, Bassett

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Where is the Fawsett family from?

You can see how Fawsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fawsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fawsett families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fawsett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Fawsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fawsett 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 Fawsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fawsett. 100% of Fawsett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fawsett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fawsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawsett 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Fawsett. 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 70 military records available for the last name Fawsett. For the veterans among your Fawsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawsett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Fawsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fawsett in 1967 was 66, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fawsett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawsett 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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