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Faa Family History

Faa Name 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: Fan, Faas, Fay, Fava, Fara, Fata, Faw, Fama, Flaa, Faga

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Where is the Faa family from?

You can see how Faa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Faa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Faa families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faa's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Faa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faa 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 Faa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faa. 34% of Faa men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Steward
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Faa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Faa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faa 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Faa. 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 46 military records available for the last name Faa. For the veterans among your Faa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faa lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Faa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Faa in 1950 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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