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Faley Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Fawley .

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


Similar surnames: Aley, Fawley, Facey, Kaley, Raley, Ealey, Paley, Galey, Caley, Baley

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Where is the Faley family from?

You can see how Faley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 75 Faley families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Faley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Faley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faley. 43% of Faley men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Faley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faley were Stevedore and Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • Steel Erector Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Stevedore
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Faley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Faley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faley. For the veterans among your Faley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Faley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faley in 1960 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

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