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Fayn Family History

Fayn 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: Fan, Fay, Fayne, Fahn, Fain, Hayn, Faye, Fann, Han, Yan

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Where is the Fayn family from?

You can see how Fayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Fayn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fayn families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fayn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fayn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayn 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Fayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayn 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Fayn. 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 Fayn. For the veterans among your Fayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Fayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fayn in 1978 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayn 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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