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Fayman Family History

Fayman 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: Hayman, Farman, Rayman, Gayman, Layman, Bayman, Tayman, Nayman

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Where is the Fayman family from?

You can see how Fayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fayman families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fayman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fayman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayman. 29% of Fayman men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Fayman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayman were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Fayman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayman 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Fayman. 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 126 military records available for the last name Fayman. For the veterans among your Fayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fayman in 1962 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayman 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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