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Fayerweather Family History

Fayerweather 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: Fairweather, Mayweather, Meriweather, Feather, Faragher, Radermacher

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Where is the Fayerweather family from?

You can see how Fayerweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayerweather family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayerweather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fayerweather families living in Warwickshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fayerweather's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fayerweather families in 1891.
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What did your Fayerweather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fayerweather. 60% of Fayerweather men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Fayerweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayerweather 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 Fayerweather. 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 133 military records available for the last name Fayerweather. For the veterans among your Fayerweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayerweather lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fayerweather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fayerweather in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayerweather 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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