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Fahed Family History

Fahed 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: Fahey, Faber, Faler, Fried, Fasel, Fake, Fader, Facey, Fahl, Fahn

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Where is the Fahed family from?

You can see how Fahed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fahed families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahed's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fahed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahed 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 Fahed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahed. 34% of Fahed men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Fahed women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fahed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Fahed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahed 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fahed. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fahed. For the veterans among your Fahed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahed lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fahed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fahed in 1963 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahed 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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