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Fax Family History

Fax Surname Meaning

English: in part probably an Americanized form of German Fachse.

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


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Where is the Fax family from?

You can see how Fax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fax family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fax families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 84 Fax families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fax's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fax families in 1911.
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What did your Fax ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fax. 100% of Fax men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fax women worked as an Income.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Fax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fax 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fax. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fax. For the veterans among your Fax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fax lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fax in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fax 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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