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Fasley Family History

Fasley 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: Pasley, Fawley, Farley, Fagley, Masley, Fadley, Easley, Wasley, Faley

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Where is the Fasley family from?

You can see how Fasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fasley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fasley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Fasley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fasley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fasley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fasley 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 Fasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fasley. 39% of Fasley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fasley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fasley were Manager and Sales Lady. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Fasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fasley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fasley. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fasley. For the veterans among your Fasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fasley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Fasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fasley in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 1973.

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