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Fyfe Family History

Fyfe Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Fife.

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


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Where is the Fyfe family from?

You can see how Fyfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fyfe families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 64 Fyfe families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fyfe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fyfe families in 1891.
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What did your Fyfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Consulting Marine Engineer Domestic China and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fyfe. 15% of Fyfe men worked as a Consulting Marine Engineer Domestic China and 75% of Fyfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fyfe were Sheet Metal Worker and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Consulting Marine Engineer Domestic China
    15%
  • Police Constable
    15%
  • Medical Practitioner
    15%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Fyfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyfe 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Fyfe. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fyfe. For the veterans among your Fyfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyfe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fyfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fyfe in 1945 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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