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Fayre Family History

Fayre Surname Meaning

see Fair.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fayre family from?

You can see how Fayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fayre family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayre's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Fayre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayre 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 Fayre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fayre. 100% of Fayre women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Fayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayre 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fayre. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fayre. For the veterans among your Fayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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