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Fausnacht Family History

Fausnacht 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: Fasnacht, Fassnacht, Baunach, Hausknecht, Bauknecht, Fausnaugh, Faust

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Where is the Fausnacht family from?

You can see how Fausnacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fausnacht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fausnacht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Fausnacht families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fausnacht's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fausnacht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fausnacht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fausnacht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fausnacht. 100% of Fausnacht 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Fausnacht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Fausnacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fausnacht 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 immigration records available for the last name Fausnacht. 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 69 military records available for the last name Fausnacht. For the veterans among your Fausnacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fausnacht lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fausnacht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fausnacht in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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