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Faist Name Meaning

German: variant of Feist . This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Foist, Fait, Feist, Haist, Faust, Fast, Feidt, Faix, Ferst, Foit

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Where is the Faist family from?

You can see how Faist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Faist families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Faist's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Faist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faist 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 Faist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faist. 26% of Faist men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Faist women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faist were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faist 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Faist. 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 673 military records available for the last name Faist. For the veterans among your Faist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Faist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faist in 1954 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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