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Fayden Family History

Fayden 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: Hayden, Gayden, Faden, Layden, Mayden, Fadden, Harden, Carden, Farren

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Where is the Fayden family from?

You can see how Fayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fayden family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayden's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Fayden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayden 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 Fayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fayden. 100% of Fayden men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fayden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Fayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayden 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Fayden. 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 120 military records available for the last name Fayden. For the veterans among your Fayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fayden in 1966 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fayden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayden 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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