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Fayhee Family History

Fayhee 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: Fahey, Fayne, Fayer, Mayhew, Layher, Achee, Faye, Farlee, Foshee

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Where is the Fayhee family from?

You can see how Fayhee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayhee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fayhee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fayhee families living in Massachusetts. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fayhee's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fayhee families in 1880.
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What did your Fayhee ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fayhee ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Fayhee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayhee 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fayhee. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fayhee. For the veterans among your Fayhee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayhee lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fayhee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fayhee in 1969 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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