Fauss Family History

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Fauss Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Pfaus, a variant of Pfautz, a nickname for a self-important person, or possibly an altered spelling of Fass.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Faus, Fouse, Fass, Fausey, Faust, Mauss, Hauss, Guss, Fuss, Baust

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Fauss Family Origin

Where is the Fauss family from?

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You can see how Fauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fauss families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fauss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fauss's in the UK. London had the highest population of Fauss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Fauss Family Occupations

What did your Fauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Maid Paid was the top reported job for people in the UK named Fauss. 34% of Fauss women worked as a General Maid Paid

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • General Maid Paid
    34%
  • Ladies Help
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Fauss Historical Records

What Fauss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 264 immigration records available for the last name Fauss. 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 Card

There are 835 military records available for the last name Fauss. For the veterans among your Fauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Fauss Life Expectancy

What is the average Fauss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fauss in 1955 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fauss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fauss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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