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Fauerbach Family History

Fauerbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in Hesse earlier named Vurbach ‘mud stream’.

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


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Where is the Fauerbach family from?

You can see how Fauerbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauerbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fauerbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Fauerbach families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fauerbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fauerbach families in 1880.
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What did your Fauerbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fauerbach. 39% of Fauerbach men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Fauerbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fauerbach were Laborer and Chambermaid.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Chambermaid
    40%

What Fauerbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fauerbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauerbach 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Fauerbach. 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 439 military records available for the last name Fauerbach. For the veterans among your Fauerbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauerbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fauerbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fauerbach in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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