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Fayet Family History

Fayet 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, Faye, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Fay, Mayen, Fleet

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Where is the Fayet family from?

You can see how Fayet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fayet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fayet family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fayet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Fayet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayet 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Fayet. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fayet. For the veterans among your Fayet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fayet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fayet in 1967 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayet 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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