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Fayhe Family History

Fayhe 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: Fayne, Faye, Fayle, Fay, Foyle, Tache, Fath, Wayne, Haye, Fake

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Where is the Fayhe family from?

You can see how Fayhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayhe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fayhe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fayhe families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fayhe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fayhe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayhe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Fayhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayhe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fayhe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fayhe. For the veterans among your Fayhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayhe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Fayhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fayhe in 1971 was 74, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayhe 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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