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Fahie Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Fahey .

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


Similar surnames: Fahle, Marie, Fair, Fail, Fait, Badie, Fake, Faix, Fahey, Rahim

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Where is the Fahie family from?

You can see how Fahie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fahie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Fahie families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Fahie's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fahie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fahie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fahie. 27% of Fahie men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    27%
  • Lumberman
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fahie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahie 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Fahie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Fahie. For the veterans among your Fahie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fahie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fahie in 1965 was 57, and 49 in 2004.

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