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Faill Family History

Faill Surname Meaning

see Fail.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faill family from?

You can see how Faill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Faill families living in Northumberland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Faill's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Faill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faill 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 Faill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faill. 100% of Faill men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Faill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

What Faill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Faill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Faill. 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 78 military records available for the last name Faill. For the veterans among your Faill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Faill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faill in 1968 was 76, and 101 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faill 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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