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Facinger Family History

Facinger 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: Favinger, Finger, Salinger, Basinger, Fringer, Avinger, Fanger

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Where is the Facinger family from?

You can see how Facinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Facinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Facinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Facinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Facinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Facinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Facinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facinger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Facinger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Facinger. For the veterans among your Facinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Facinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Facinger in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 1993.

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