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Fayres Family History

Fayres 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: Fares, Sayres, Ayres, Faires, Hayes, Farren, Haynes, Mares, Bares

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Where is the Fayres family from?

You can see how Fayres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fayres families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fayres families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fayres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fayres families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Fayres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayres 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 Fayres. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fayres. For the veterans among your Fayres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayres lifespan?

Average Fayres life expectancy in 1983 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayres 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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