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Fayall Family History

Fayall 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: Mayall, Fall, Foxall, Mayhall, Dayal, Ryall, Fairall, Lyall, Lawall

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Where is the Fayall family from?

You can see how Fayall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Fayall family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayall's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fayall families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayall 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 Fayall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cross Tie Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fayall. 43% of Fayall men worked as a Cross Tie Cutter.

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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

  • Cross Tie Cutter
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Fayall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Fayall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fayall. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fayall. For the veterans among your Fayall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Fayall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fayall in 1975 was 54, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayall 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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