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Faig Family History

Faig 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: Fang, Feig, Fair, Fail, Fagg, Haig, Fait, Faix, Fain, Baig

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Where is the Faig family from?

You can see how Faig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Faig families living in Angus. This was about 31% of all the recorded Faig's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Faig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faig 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 Faig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faig. 40% of Faig men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Hardwood Finisher
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Faig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faig 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Faig. 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 286 military records available for the last name Faig. For the veterans among your Faig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Faig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faig in 1962 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faig 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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