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Fayer Family History

Fayer Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish fayer ‘fire’ or Yiddishized form of Feuer.English: variant of Fair.

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


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Where is the Fayer family from?

You can see how Fayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Fayer families living in British Columbia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fayer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fayer families in 1911.
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What did your Fayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fayer. 78% of Fayer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayer 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Fayer. 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 417 military records available for the last name Fayer. For the veterans among your Fayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fayer in 1962 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayer 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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