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Faija Family History

Faija 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: Faia, Taira, Falla, Fair, Fail, Farina, Fait, Faith, Gaida, Fava

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Where is the Faija family from?

You can see how Faija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faija family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Faija families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Faija families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Faija's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Faija families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faija 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 150 census records available for the last name Faija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faija 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Faija. 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 12 military records available for the last name Faija. For the veterans among your Faija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faija lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Faija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faija in 1983 was 71, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faija

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faija 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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