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Fiddis Family History

Fiddis 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: Fiddes, Faddis, Idris, Fildes, Addis, Gaddis, Geddis, Biddix, Geddie

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Where is the Fiddis family from?

You can see how Fiddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiddis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiddis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fiddis family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiddis's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Fiddis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiddis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fiddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fiddis. 100% of Fiddis 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
    100%

What Fiddis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fiddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiddis 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Fiddis. 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 149 military records available for the last name Fiddis. For the veterans among your Fiddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiddis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Fiddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fiddis in 1969 was 64, and 86 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiddis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiddis 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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