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Faath Family History

Faath Surname 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: Fath, Faith, Flath, Faatz, Fauth, Faeth, Rath, Faas, Flach, Bath

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Where is the Faath family from?

You can see how Faath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faath families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faath's in USA. New York had the highest population of Faath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Faath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faath 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Faath. 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 319 military records available for the last name Faath. For the veterans among your Faath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Faath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Faath in 1966 was 72, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faath 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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