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Fyda Family History

Fyda 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: Lyda, Fuda, Sada, Boda, Hyde, Rada, Ida, Buda, Oda, Toda

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Where is the Fyda family from?

You can see how Fyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fyda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Fyda families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fyda's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fyda families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyda 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 Fyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fyda. 24% of Fyda men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

What Fyda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Fyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyda 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Fyda. 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 83 military records available for the last name Fyda. For the veterans among your Fyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyda lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Fyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fyda in 1951 was 55, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fyda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyda 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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