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Faers Family History

Faers Surname Meaning

see Fairs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faers family from?

You can see how Faers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Faers families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Faers's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Faers families in 1891.
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What did your Faers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faers. 100% of Faers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Faers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faers 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Faers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Faers. For the veterans among your Faers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faers 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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