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Fye Family History

Fye Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fiaich (see Fee).

Americanized form of German Fey.

West African (Gambia): variant of Faye.

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


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Where is the Fye family from?

You can see how Fye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Fye families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Fye's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fye families in 1911.
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What did your Fye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fye. 28% of Fye men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fye women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fye were Labor and School 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    8%
  • School Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fye 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Fye. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fye. For the veterans among your Fye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fye lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fye in 1944 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fye 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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