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Faddy Family History

Faddy Surname Meaning

Possibly a development in some unexplained way of Gaelic fada ‘long tall’. Perhaps a form of a name beginning with McPhad- McFad- such as McFadden.

Perhaps a nickname from the widespread word faddy ‘fastidious’ ‘given to whims’ ‘frivolous’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Faddy family from?

You can see how Faddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faddy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Faddy families living in Northumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Faddy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Faddy families in 1891.
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What did your Faddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faddy. 100% of Faddy men worked as a Fitters Labourer and 100% of Faddy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitters Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faddy 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Faddy. 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 141 military records available for the last name Faddy. For the veterans among your Faddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faddy lifespan?

Average Faddy life expectancy in 2003 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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