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Fabay Family History

Fabay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gabay, Fabry, Labay, Kaba, Abad, Baba, Bay, Fagan, Faas, Fay

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Where is the Fabay family from?

You can see how Fabay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Fabay family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fabay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fabay families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fabay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Fabay. For the veterans among your Fabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Fabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fabay in 1975 was 75, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fabay 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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