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Fayak Family History

Fayak 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: Fayad, Nayak, Barak, Fagan, Faas, Fay, Raak, Tabak, Falk, Flak

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Where is the Fayak family from?

You can see how Fayak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fayak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fayak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fayak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayak. 100% of Fayak men worked as a Miner and 100% of Fayak women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Fayak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fayak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fayak. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fayak. For the veterans among your Fayak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fayak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fayak in 1967 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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