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Failey Family History

Failey Surname Meaning

variant of Fairley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Failey family from?

You can see how Failey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Failey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Failey families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Failey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Failey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Failey 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 Failey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Foreman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Failey. 100% of Failey men worked as a Farm Foreman and 87% of Failey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Farm Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

What Failey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Failey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failey 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Failey. 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 409 military records available for the last name Failey. For the veterans among your Failey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Failey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Failey in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Failey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failey 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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