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Failes Family History

Failes Surname Meaning

variant of Fail with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Failes family from?

You can see how Failes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Failes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Failes families living in Norfolk. This was about 48% of all the recorded Failes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Failes families in 1891.
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What did your Failes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Failes. 25% of Failes men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 94% of Failes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Failes were Customs Officer and Unpaid 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Customs Officer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Failes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failes 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Failes. 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 391 military records available for the last name Failes. For the veterans among your Failes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Failes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Failes in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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