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Fayner Family History

Fayner 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: Rayner, Fayne, Farner, Fayer, Mayner, Wayner, Vayner, Hayner, Fahner

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Where is the Fayner family from?

You can see how Fayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fayner families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Fayner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fayner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fayner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Fayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayner 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fayner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fayner. For the veterans among your Fayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fayner in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayner 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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