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Faithe Family History

Faithe 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: Faith, Waithe, Faille, Fath, Raith, Fait, Barthe, Waite, Mauthe

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Where is the Faithe family from?

You can see how Faithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faithe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faithe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Faithe family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faithe's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Faithe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faithe 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 42 census records available for the last name Faithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faithe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Faithe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Faithe. For the veterans among your Faithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faithe lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Faithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Faithe in 1990 was 92, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faithe 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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