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Fauska Family History

Fauska 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: Laska, Faust, Fausto, Haluska, Galuska, Maruska, Fausey, Huska

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Where is the Fauska family from?

You can see how Fauska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauska family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fauska family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fauska's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fauska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fauska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fauska. 50% of Fauska 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Fauska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauska 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Fauska. 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 107 military records available for the last name Fauska. For the veterans among your Fauska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fauska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fauska in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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