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Fayla Family History

Fayla 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: Falla, Fayle, Sala, Fay, Palla, Bala, Fall, Foyle, Lala, Halla

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Where is the Fayla family from?

You can see how Fayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayla family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Fayla families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fayla family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayla's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Fayla families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Fayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fayla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fayla. For the veterans among your Fayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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