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Fayne Family History

Fayne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fane a nickname from Middle English fein fayn fane ‘glad well disposed’ (Old English fægen).

The word seems also to have been occasionally used as a personal name in the Middle Ages from which the surname may derive in some instances.

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


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Where is the Fayne family from?

You can see how Fayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Fayne families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fayne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fayne families in 1891.
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What did your Fayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fayne. 100% of Fayne men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Fayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayne 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Fayne. 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 364 military records available for the last name Fayne. For the veterans among your Fayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fayne in 1954 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayne 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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