Faill Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Faill Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Faill family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 14
Coal Miner 4
Joiner 3
Farmer's Wife 2
Brick Layer 1
Dock Bridge Foreman 1
Farm Servant Indoor 1
Coal Miner (weighman) 1
Engine Fitter 1
Machine Minder Iron Ship Yard 1
House Keeper Domestic 1
Annuitant 1
Farmer Of 1140 Acres Employes 2 Men 1
Farmer Of 1174 Acres Employes 3 Men 1

Faill Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fell 60% 27,085
2 Fall 80% 6,310
3 Full 60% 2,934
4 Falla 60% 2,704
5 Fill 80% 2,121
6 Faull 80% 1,764
7 Fail 80% 1,516
8 Fayle 60% 1,443
9 Falle 60% 1,225
10 Foll 60% 386
11 Faill 100% 305
12 Fuell 60% 278
13 Fella 40% 250
14 Fale 60% 201
15 Phail 40% 121

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The surname Faill is the 11th most popular variant of Fell.

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