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Fachs Family History

Fachs 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: Sachs, Fuchs, Wachs, Dachs, Fahs, Fochs, Oachs, Bach, Mach, Macho

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Where is the Fachs family from?

You can see how Fachs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fachs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fachs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fachs families living in Kentucky. This was about 24% of all the recorded Fachs's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Fachs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fachs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fachs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fachs. 43% of Fachs men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fachs women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Work
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Fachs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fachs 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Fachs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Fachs. For the veterans among your Fachs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fachs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Fachs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fachs in 1963 was 81, and 102 in 1986.

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