Fares Surname HistoryThe Fares surname is derived from the Middle English word "fair," or "fayr," from the Old English "fæger;" meaning "handsome," "beautiful," or "fair." As such, the name is generally considered to have originally been a nickname, although it was in occasional use as a personal name for both men and women. Early Origins of the Fares familyThe surname Fares was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Fares familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fares research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1234, 1333, 1446, 1612, 1619, 1648 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Fares History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fares Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fair, Faire, Faires, Fayer, Fayers, Fairs, Fare, Phair, Phaire, Phayre, Phares and many more. Early Notables of the Fares familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Robert Phayre or Phaire (1619-1682), regicide, possibly a son of Emmanuel Phaire, who in 1612 became rector of Kilshannig, co. Cork. In February...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fares Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Fares Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Fares Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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