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Fyffe Family History

Fyffe Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Fife.

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


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Where is the Fyffe family from?

You can see how Fyffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fyffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Fyffe families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fyffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fyffe families in 1891.
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What did your Fyffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fyffe. 100% of Fyffe men worked as a Dental Surgeon and 78% of Fyffe 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

  • Dental Surgeon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fyffe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fyffe. For the veterans among your Fyffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyffe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fyffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fyffe in 1943 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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