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Failley Family History

Failley 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: Faille, Fairley, Filley, Faidley, Halley, Bailey, Galley, Pilley

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Where is the Failley family from?

You can see how Failley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Failley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Failley families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Failley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Failley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Failley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Failley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Failley. For the veterans among your Failley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Failley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Failley in 1980 was 75, and 99 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failley 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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