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Fauer Family History

Fauer 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: Bauer, Faber, Lauer, Faler, Gauer, Kauer, Fader, Feuer, Facer, Mauer

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Where is the Fauer family from?

You can see how Fauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Fauer families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fauer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauer 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 Fauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sweater Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fauer. 25% of Fauer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fauer women worked as a Sweater Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fauer were House 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • House
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sweater Examiner
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauer 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Fauer. 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 256 military records available for the last name Fauer. For the veterans among your Fauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fauer in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2002.

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