Origins of the Fay surname
About the Fays
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Interesting facts about Fay
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Fay first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Fays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fays in 1921
None
66
Domestic Servant
49
Dressmaker
48
Servant
43
Laundress
42
Common male occupations for Fays in 1921
General Labourer
78
Agricultural Labourer
72
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
49
Tailor
42
Dock Labourer
29
