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Fayland Family History

Fayland 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: Mayland, Layland, Wayland, Farland, Harland, Calland, Marland

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Where is the Fayland family from?

You can see how Fayland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fayland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fayland family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayland's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Fayland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Fayland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayland 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fayland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fayland. For the veterans among your Fayland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Fayland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fayland in 1966 was 43, and 50 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayland 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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