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Faya Family History

Faya 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: Fay, Kaya, Fava, Caya, Fara, Fata, Raya, Maya, Fama, Faga

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Where is the Faya family from?

You can see how Faya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Faya families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Faya's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Faya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faya 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 Faya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faya. 100% of Faya men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Faya women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Faya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Faya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faya 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Faya. 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 29 military records available for the last name Faya. For the veterans among your Faya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Faya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faya in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faya 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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