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Fayter Family History

Fayter Surname Meaning

from Middle English faitour ‘deceiver imposter cheat’ (Old French faiteor).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fayter family from?

You can see how Fayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fayter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fayter family living in Somerset. This was about 3% of all the recorded Fayter's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Fayter families in 1891.
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What did your Fayter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fayter. 89% of Fayter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayter 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Fayter. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fayter. For the veterans among your Fayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fayter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fayter in 1967 was 43, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayter 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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