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Fahselt Family History

Fahselt 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: Fassel, Fasel, Fausett, Fassett, Mansell, Hassel, Faust, Anselm

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Where is the Fahselt family from?

You can see how Fahselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahselt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fahselt families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahselt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fahselt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahselt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahselt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fahselt. 100% of Fahselt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Fahselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahselt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fahselt. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fahselt. For the veterans among your Fahselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahselt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Fahselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fahselt in 1970 was 93, and 95 in 2001.

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