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Fae Family History

Fae Name 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: Fan, Fay, Pae, Fake, Fee, Faw, Mae, Fare, Face, Fye

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Where is the Fae family from?

You can see how Fae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fae families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Fae families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fae's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fae. 34% of Fae men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Fae women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Fae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Fae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fae 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Fae. 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 61 military records available for the last name Fae. For the veterans among your Fae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fae lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Fae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fae in 1978 was 78, and 91 in 1998.

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