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Fayson Family History

Fayson Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Faison. It is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fayson family from?

You can see how Fayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fayson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fayson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fayson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fayson families in 1891.
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What did your Fayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayson. 55% of Fayson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Fayson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayson were Window Cleaner and Laundress.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Window Cleaner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayson 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Fayson. 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 157 military records available for the last name Fayson. For the veterans among your Fayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fayson in 1963 was 58, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayson 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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