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Failayson Family History

Failayson 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: Finlayson, Faison, Clayson, Aslakson, Layson, Fenlason, Allanson

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Where is the Failayson family from?

You can see how Failayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failayson family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Failayson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Failayson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Failayson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Failayson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Failayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failayson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Failayson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Failayson. For the veterans among your Failayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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