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Fayne Family History

Fayne Name Meaning

English: variant of Fane a nickname from Middle English fein fayn fane ‘glad well disposed’ (Old English fægen). The word seems also to have been occasionally used as a personal name in the Middle Ages from which the surname may derive in some instances.

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


Similar surnames: Wayne, Jayne, Mayne, Thyne, Sayne, Coyne, Pane, Payne, Warne, Rayner

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Where is the Fayne family from?

You can see how Fayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Fayne families living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fayne's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Fayne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayne. 31% of Fayne men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Fayne women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayne were Merchant and Saleslady. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Merchant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayne 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Fayne. 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 364 military records available for the last name Fayne. For the veterans among your Fayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fayne in 1954 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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