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Faite Family History

Faite Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fait, Faith, Waite, Fante, Faile, Taite, Fite, Fate, Faine, White

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Where is the Faite family from?

You can see how Faite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Faite families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Faite's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Faite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Faite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faite census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Faite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Faite. For the veterans among your Faite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faite lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faite ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faite

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