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Fayert Family History

Fayert 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: Fayer, Sayer, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Faber, Bayer, Faler, Ayer, Baert

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Where is the Fayert family from?

You can see how Fayert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fayert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fayert families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayert's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Fayert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fayert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayert 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fayert. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fayert. For the veterans among your Fayert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Fayert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Fayert in 1962 was 79, and 58 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayert 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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