Faeth Family History

Faeth Surname Meaning

German (Fäth): Franconian variant of Vogt. Compare Fauth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Fath, Vaeth, Fait, Paeth, Fauth, Feth, Koeth, Gaeth, Vieth, Reth

10,000 record(s) for Faeth

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
424	Military Records
549	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

Where is the Faeth family from?

You can see how Faeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 42 Faeth families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Faeth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Faeth families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faeth. 25% of Faeth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Faeth women worked as a Sales lady.

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

25%

Proprietor

16%

Farmer

16%

Machinist

16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Sales lady

100%

What Faeth family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Faeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faeth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 549 immigration records available for the last name Faeth. 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.

Military Records

There are 424 military records available for the last name Faeth. For the veterans among your Faeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Faeth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Faeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faeth in 1950 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faeth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.