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Faigley Family History

Faigley 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: Fairley, Fagley, Faidley, Figley, Faigle, Bailey, Faille, Fawley

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Where is the Faigley family from?

You can see how Faigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faigley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Faigley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faigley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Faigley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faigley 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 Faigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faigley. 50% of Faigley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Glass Cutter
    50%

What Faigley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Faigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faigley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Faigley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Faigley. For the veterans among your Faigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faigley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Faigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Faigley in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faigley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faigley 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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