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Fayas Family History

Fayas 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: Faas, Zayas, Rayas, Fayad, Hayes, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Fagan, Fay

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Where is the Fayas family from?

You can see how Fayas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fayas families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fayas's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Fayas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayas 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 Fayas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fayas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Fayas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayas 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fayas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fayas. For the veterans among your Fayas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fayas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fayas in 1964 was 62, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fayas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayas 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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