Origins of the Fayne surname

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    In 1921, most Faynes lived in west-midlands

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    350 Fayne Travel & migration records
    230 Faynes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Faynes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Faynes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Cook Domestic

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Art Student

    1

    Assistant Shopkeeper

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Faynes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    3

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Carpenter

    2

    Gardener

    2

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