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Faiers Family History

Faiers Surname Meaning

see Fairs.

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


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Where is the Faiers family from?

You can see how Faiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faiers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Faiers families living in Suffolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Faiers's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Faiers families in 1891.
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What did your Faiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faiers. 50% of Faiers men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 87% of Faiers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faiers were Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Faiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faiers 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Faiers. 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 197 military records available for the last name Faiers. For the veterans among your Faiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faiers lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Faiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Faiers in 1978 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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