Origins of the Fayne surname
About the Faynes
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Interesting facts about Fayne
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fayne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Fayne first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Alice
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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.
Common female occupations for Faynes in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Cook Domestic
2
House Keeper
2
Art Student
1
Assistant Shopkeeper
1
Common male occupations for Faynes in 1921
Farm Hands
3
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Carpenter
2
Gardener
2
