Fagin Family History

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Fagin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Feigin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Falin, Kain, Hagin, Fagen, Fain, Feagin, Galin, Hain, Kamin, Rabin

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Fagin Family Origin

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    You can see how Fagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fagin families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fagin's in the USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fagin families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Fagin Family Occupations

    What did your Fagin ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Fagin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 23% of Fagin's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Fagin family was Keeps House. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Fagin.

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    • Farmer

      23%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      9%

    • Keeps House

      3%

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

    Fagin Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fagin. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fagin. For the veterans among your Fagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Fagin Life Expectancy

    What is the average Fagin lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fagin in 1957 was 21, and 65 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagin

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagin 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.

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