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Failyer Family History

Failyer 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, Faler, Faller, Filler, Filer, Bailer, Fadler, Faile, Filter

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Where is the Failyer family from?

You can see how Failyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Failyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Failyer families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Failyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Failyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Failyer 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 Failyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Failyer. 100% of Failyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Failyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Failyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Failyer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Failyer. For the veterans among your Failyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Failyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Failyer in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Failyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failyer 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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