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Faeth Family History

Faeth Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1911 there were 2 Faeth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Faeth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faeth families in 1911.
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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.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Faeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 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.

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Passenger Lists

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

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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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faeth

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.

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