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Fays Family History

Fays 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: Faas, Fay, Fass, Days, Fahs, Faus, Faye, Mays, Ways, Hays

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Where is the Fays family from?

You can see how Fays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fays family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Fays families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fays's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Fays families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fays 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 Fays ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fays. 50% of Fays men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Fays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fays 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Fays. 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 249 military records available for the last name Fays. For the veterans among your Fays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fays lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fays in 1969 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fays 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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