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Fayher Family History

Fayher 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: Fayer, Layher, Mayher, Sayer, Fisher, Layer, Washer, Mayer, Farmer

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Where is the Fayher family from?

You can see how Fayher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fayher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fayher families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayher's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fayher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Fayher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fayher. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fayher. For the veterans among your Fayher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayher lifespan?

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