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Faries Family History

Faries Surname Meaning

English: probably an altered form of Faris or Ferris. Plural variant of Fairey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Faries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Faries families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Faries's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Faries families in 1891.
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What did your Faries ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faries. 87% of Faries 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Typist
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 813 immigration records available for the last name Faries. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faries. For the veterans among your Faries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faries lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Faries in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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