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Fause Family History

Fause 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: Fuse, Faust, Vause, Gause, Sause, Fausey, Fouse, Faure, Fauss, Fauser

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Where is the Fause family from?

You can see how Fause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fause family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fause families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fause families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fause's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fause families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fause surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fause ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fause. 48% of Fause men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Teacher
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fause 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Fause. 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 100 military records available for the last name Fause. For the veterans among your Fause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fause lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fause in 1968 was 55, and 91 in 2003.

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