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Origins of the Faust surname

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    In 1921, most Fausts lived in london

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    1,100 Faust Travel & migration records
    650 Fausts found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Faust first names?

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Fausts

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Fausts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    4

    Laundress

    4

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Teacher

    4

    House Keeper

    3

    Common male occupations for Fausts in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    49

    Farm Hands

    19

    Tinsmiths

    19

    Tailor

    17

    Semiskilled Painters

    15

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