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Fayette Family History

Fayette Surname Meaning

American French: altered form of Faille 1 itself an altered form of French Faye. French: diminutive of Faye.

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


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Where is the Fayette family from?

You can see how Fayette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fayette family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fayette's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fayette families in 1891.
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What did your Fayette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayette. 20% of Fayette men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Fayette women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayette were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 456 immigration records available for the last name Fayette. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fayette. For the veterans among your Fayette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fayette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fayette in 1962 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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