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Faytinger Family History

Faytinger 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: Paysinger, Fatzinger, Hartinger, Fahringer, Lastinger, Baitinger

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Where is the Faytinger family from?

You can see how Faytinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faytinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faytinger families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Faytinger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Faytinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faytinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faytinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Faytinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faytinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faytinger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Faytinger. For the veterans among your Faytinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faytinger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Faytinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Faytinger in 1977 was 101, and 86 in 1995.

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