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Fai Family History

Fai Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 費 see Fei

Italian (Salento): probably from the Greek personal name Phais.

Italian (Sardinia): from a dialect form of Fava.

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


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You can see how Fai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fai families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fai's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Fai families in 1880.
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What did your Fai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fai. 100% of Fai men worked as a Waiter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Fai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fai 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 Fai. 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 166 military records available for the last name Fai. For the veterans among your Fai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fai lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fai in 1967 was 72, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fai 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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