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Fayers Family History

Fayers Surname Meaning

see Fairs.

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


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Where is the Fayers family from?

You can see how Fayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fayers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Fayers families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fayers's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Fayers families in 1891.
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What did your Fayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fayers. 11% of Fayers men worked as a Carpenter and 79% of Fayers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayers were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    11%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Carpenter joiner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayers 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Fayers. 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 469 military records available for the last name Fayers. For the veterans among your Fayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayers lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Fayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fayers in 1976 was 66, and 74 in 1980.

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