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Fayed Family History

Fayed 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: Sayed, Fayer, Faye, Fayad, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Fay

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Where is the Fayed family from?

You can see how Fayed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fayed families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fayed's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fayed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fayed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayed. 50% of Fayed men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Fayed women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Fayed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayed 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Fayed. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Fayed. For the veterans among your Fayed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayed lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Fayed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fayed in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 1999.

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