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Fauler Family History

Fauler 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: Faler, Faller, Fadler, Bauler, Fauser, Mauler, Fauver, Farler, Fakler

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Where is the Fauler family from?

You can see how Fauler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fauler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Fauler families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fauler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fauler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauler 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 Fauler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fauler. 100% of Fauler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fauler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauler 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Fauler. 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 291 military records available for the last name Fauler. For the veterans among your Fauler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Fauler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fauler in 1971 was 65, and 88 in 1998.

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