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Fayr Family History

Fayr 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: Fay, Fair, Farr, Fahr, Fayer, Mayr, Faye, Sayer, May, Hay

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Where is the Fayr family from?

You can see how Fayr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fayr families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fayr's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fayr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Fayr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayr 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fayr. 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 Fayr. For the veterans among your Fayr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayr lifespan?

Average Fayr life expectancy in 1981 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fayr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayr 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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