Failes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Failes ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Failes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Failes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 4
B A Of Cambridge 1
Farmer Of 577 Acres Employing 11 Men 3 Bpoys And 5 1
Farmers Son 1
Farmers Wife 1
Pupil Scholar 1
Mariner 1
Parlour Maid 1
Farmer Of 526 Acres 1
Landwoner Retired 1
Nurse 1
Shepherd 1
Cutler 1
Metal Polisher 1

Failes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Files 83% 2,357
2 Failes 100% 458
3 Foules 67% 268
4 Feels 50% 227
5 Fles 67% 213
6 Foulis 50% 213
7 Fouls 50% 142

Did you know?

The surname Failes is the 2nd most popular variant of Files.

Search for the Failes family