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Fauls Family History

Fauls Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Faulds.

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


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Where is the Fauls family from?

You can see how Fauls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fauls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Fauls families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Fauls's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fauls families in 1911.
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What did your Fauls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fauls. 28% of Fauls men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Fauls women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fauls were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fauls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauls 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Fauls. 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 369 military records available for the last name Fauls. For the veterans among your Fauls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fauls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fauls in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fauls 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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