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Faye Family History

Faye Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fay. French: variant of Fay 3 or a habitational name from (La) Faye, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Faille 1 and Lafaye.

West African (mainly Senegal): from the name of the Faye clan of the Serer people of unexplained etymology. This surname is also found among the Lebou people.

Compare Fye 3 and Paye 5.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faye family from?

You can see how Faye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Faye families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Faye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faye families in 1891.
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What did your Faye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Underground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faye. 100% of Faye men worked as a Coal Hewer Underground and 86% of Faye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Underground
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Faye. 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 Faye. For the veterans among your Faye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faye lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Faye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Faye in 1955 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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