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Fi Family History

Fi 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: Ji, Li, Fu, Yi, Qi, Ki, Fei, Pi, Ni, Bi

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Where is the Fi family from?

You can see how Fi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fi families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fi's in USA. California had the highest population of Fi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fi. 43% of Fi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Fi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fi 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 Fi. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Fi. For the veterans among your Fi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fi lifespan?

Average Fi life expectancy in 1966 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fi 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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