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Failour Family History

Failour 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: Failor, Tailor, Friloux, Bailor, Falor, Ailor, Nailor, Sailor, Faylor

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Where is the Failour family from?

You can see how Failour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Failour family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Failour's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Failour families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Failour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failour 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 Failour. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Failour. For the veterans among your Failour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failour lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Failour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Failour in 1968 was 66, and 78 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failour 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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