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Faustin Name Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Faustin from Latin Faustinus derived from faustus ‘happy favorable prosperous’. This surname was brought to the US mainly from Haiti.

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


Similar surnames: Austin, Faustino, Gustin, Bastin, Dustin, Astin, Autin, Laurin

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Where is the Faustin family from?

You can see how Faustin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faustin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faustin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Faustin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Faustin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Faustin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faustin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faustin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faustin. 50% of Faustin men worked as a Plumber. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Faustin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faustin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Faustin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Faustin. For the veterans among your Faustin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faustin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Faustin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faustin in 1972 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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