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Faith Family History

Faith Surname Meaning

English (most frequent in northern Ireland): from Middle English fe(i)th ‘belief (especially Christian belief) faithfulness loyalty’.

This may have been a nickname for a trustworthy person but was more probably bestowed on one who used ‘Faith!’ frequently as a mild oath or exclamation.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faith family from?

You can see how Faith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Faith families living in Sussex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Faith's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Faith families in 1891.
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What did your Faith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faith. 50% of Faith men worked as a Colliery Electrician and 70% of Faith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faith were General Labourer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Electrician
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Faith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faith 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Faith. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Faith. For the veterans among your Faith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faith lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Faith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Faith in 1949 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faith 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.

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