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Faife Family History

Faife 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: Fife, Faile, Faine, Paine, Laine, Raine, Fair, Fail, Faille, Feige

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Where is the Faife family from?

You can see how Faife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faife family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Faife families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Faife families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Faife's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Faife families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faife surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Faife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faife 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Faife. 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 1 military records available for the last name Faife. For the veterans among your Faife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faife lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Faife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Faife in 1975 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faife 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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