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Fayling Family History

Fayling 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: Ayling, Fryling, Farling, Failing, Halling, Harling, Darling, Dahling

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Where is the Fayling family from?

You can see how Fayling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fayling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fayling family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayling's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fayling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Fayling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayling 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fayling. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fayling. For the veterans among your Fayling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayling lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Fayling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fayling in 1974 was 86, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayling 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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