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Faiell Family History

Faiell 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: Faiella, Fell, Field, Fall, Fail, Faille, Favela, Farnell, Lasell

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Where is the Faiell family from?

You can see how Faiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faiell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Faiell families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faiell's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Faiell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faiell 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 20 census records available for the last name Faiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faiell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Faiell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Faiell. For the veterans among your Faiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faiell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Faiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Faiell in 1976 was 62, and 37 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faiell 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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