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Facton Family History

Facton 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: Factor, Acton, Fanton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Payton, Halton

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Where is the Facton family from?

You can see how Facton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Facton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Facton families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Facton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Facton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Facton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Facton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Facton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Facton. For the veterans among your Facton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Facton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Facton in 1973 was 74, and 89 in 1999.

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