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Fahay Family History

Fahay 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: Fahey, Fahmy, Fahy, Hay, Fagan, Gahan, Faas, Fay, Wahab, Garay

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Where is the Fahay family from?

You can see how Fahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fahay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fahay families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Fahay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fahay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahay. 37% of Fahay men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fahay women worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Bartender
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Fahay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahay 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Fahay. 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 235 military records available for the last name Fahay. For the veterans among your Fahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fahay in 1969 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahay 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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