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
School 7
Farmer 5
Private Means 4
Housekeeper 3
None 2
Farm Labourer 2
Farmer Son Working On Farm 2
Farmers Son Assisting 2
Carman 1
Contractor Cartage 1
Contractor Cartage Clerk 1
Dress Maker 1
Dressmaker 1
Engineers Driller 1
Engineers Fitter 1
General Servant (domestic) 1
Grocer, Shop Assistant 1
Hospital Nurse 1
Ironer 1
Motor Mechanic 1
Old Age Pensioner 1
Retired Wheelwright 1
Stillroom Maid 1
Schoolmaster (assistant) 1
Domestic Help 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