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Fayara Family History

Fayara 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: Favara, Fanara, Fayard, Bayard, Kamara, Basara, Fara, Malara, Favaro

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Where is the Fayara family from?

You can see how Fayara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayara family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Fayara families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayara's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fayara families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Fayara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayara 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 Fayara. 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 military records available for the last name Fayara. For the veterans among your Fayara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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