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Fash Name Meaning

in Westphalia, a nickname for a lively person, from Low German fasch, fersk. in southern Germany, possibly a metonymic occupational name, from Middle High German fasch(e) ‘band’, ‘bandage’, or a nickname for a soft, weak person.

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


Similar surnames: Fass, Fish, Fath, Tash, Flash, Nast, Masch, Kath, Ash, Nash

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Fash Family Origin

Where is the Fash family from?

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    You can see how Fash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fash family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fash families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Fash families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fash's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Fash families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Fash Family Occupations

    What did your Fash ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Accountant and Black Smith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Fash. The most common Fash occupation in the USA was Farmer. 24% of Fash's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Fash family was Blacksmith.

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    • Farmer

      24%

    • Accountant

      3%

    • Black Smith

      3%

    • Blacksmith

      3%

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

    Fash Historical Records

    What Fash family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fash 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Fash. 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 Fash. For the veterans among your Fash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Fash Life Expectancy

    What is the average Fash lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fash in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fash

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fash 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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