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Facer Family History

Facer Name Meaning

English (mainly Northamptonshire): unflattering nickname from Anglo-Norman French fausour faucour ‘liar swindler cheat counterfeiter’.

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


Similar surnames: Racer, Facey, Face, Faler, Bacher, Kacer, Cater, Payer, Raper, Hayer

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Where is the Facer family from?

You can see how Facer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Facer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Facer families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Facer's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Facer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Facer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Facer. 18% of Facer men worked as a Motor Driver and 74% of Facer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Facer were Schoolmaster and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • Motor Driver
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • House Painter
    11%
  • Schoolmaster
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Facer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facer 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 Facer. 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 Facer. For the veterans among your Facer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Facer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Facer in 1957 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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