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Fayen Family History

Fayen 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: Mayen, Faden, Fayer, Falen, Faye, Feyen, Hayen, Fagen, Sayen, Sayer

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Where is the Fayen family from?

You can see how Fayen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fayen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fayen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fayen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fayen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayen 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 Fayen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayen. 39% of Fayen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Fayen women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayen were Machinist and Dancer.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    60%
  • Dancer
    40%

What Fayen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fayen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayen 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Fayen. 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 135 military records available for the last name Fayen. For the veterans among your Fayen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Fayen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fayen in 1964 was 81, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayen 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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