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Fazenbaker Family History

Fazenbaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Fessenbecker.

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


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Where is the Fazenbaker family from?

You can see how Fazenbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazenbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fazenbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Fazenbaker families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fazenbaker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fazenbaker families in 1840.
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What did your Fazenbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fazenbaker. 22% of Fazenbaker men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fazenbaker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fazenbaker were Farm Operator and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • H
    20%
  • Nurse
    10%

What Fazenbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fazenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazenbaker 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fazenbaker. 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 422 military records available for the last name Fazenbaker. For the veterans among your Fazenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazenbaker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fazenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fazenbaker in 1945 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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