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Fabley Family History

Fabley 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: Fawley, Farley, Fagley, Fadley, Faley, Halley, Bailey, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Fabley family from?

You can see how Fabley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fabley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fabley family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fabley's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fabley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fabley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fabley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fabley. For the veterans among your Fabley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Fabley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fabley in 1972 was 79, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fabley 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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