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Fahley Family History

Fahley 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, Fahey, Fagley, Fadley, Kahley, Faley, Fahle, Halley

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Where is the Fahley family from?

You can see how Fahley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fahley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fahley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fahley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahley 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 Fahley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fahley. 34% of Fahley men worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

What Fahley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Fahley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fahley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Fahley. For the veterans among your Fahley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fahley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fahley in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahley 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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