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Faher Family History

Faher 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: Faber, Faler, Fahey, Fader, Feher, Facer, Fahrer, Fager, Fahr, Fraher

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Where is the Faher family from?

You can see how Faher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Faher family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faher's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Faher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faher. 20% of Faher men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Faher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faher were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faher 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Faher. 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 226 military records available for the last name Faher. For the veterans among your Faher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Faher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Faher in 1973 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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