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Faynor Family History

Faynor 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: Gaynor, Maynor, Taynor, Raynor, Faylor, Mayor, Factor, Taylor, Rayner

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Where is the Faynor family from?

You can see how Faynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faynor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faynor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Faynor families living in Cheshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Faynor's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Faynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faynor. 38% of Faynor men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Faynor women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faynor were Finisher and Bookkeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Finisher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Faynor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Faynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faynor 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Faynor. 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 130 military records available for the last name Faynor. For the veterans among your Faynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faynor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Faynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faynor in 1964 was 57, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faynor 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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