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Fake Name Meaning

English (mainly Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Middle English Fauke an alternative form of Fawkes or Faulks .

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


Similar surnames: Hake, Bake, Faske, Face, Mak, Lake, Rake, Duke, Fare, Taake

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Where is the Fake family from?

You can see how Fake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Fake families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fake's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fake 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 Fake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fake. 28% of Fake men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Fake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fake were House Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Motor Mechanic
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • House Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fake 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Fake. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fake. For the veterans among your Fake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fake lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fake in 1955 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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