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Faery Family History

Faery 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: Fabry, Farry, Fary, Fleury, Baer, Dery, Fay, Faber, Fair, Ferry

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Where is the Faery family from?

You can see how Faery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Faery families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faery's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Faery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faery 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 Faery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faery. 100% of Faery men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Faery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Faery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faery 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Faery. 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 43 military records available for the last name Faery. For the veterans among your Faery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faery lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Faery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faery in 1971 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faery 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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