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Failer Family History

Failer 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: Faler, Faller, Filer, Bailer, Fadler, Faile, Mailer, Feiler, Failor

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Where is the Failer family from?

You can see how Failer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Failer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Failer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Failer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Failer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Failer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Failer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmlabor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Failer. 57% of Failer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Failer women worked as a Farmlabor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Failer were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmlabor
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Failer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Failer. 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 335 military records available for the last name Failer. For the veterans among your Failer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Failer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Failer in 1950 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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