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Faigney Family History

Faigney 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: Finney, Fairley, Fairey, Farney, Fagley, Gainey, Rainey, Cagney

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Where is the Faigney family from?

You can see how Faigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faigney family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 10 Faigney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faigney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Faigney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Faigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faigney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faigney. 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 Faigney. For the veterans among your Faigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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