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Faid Family History

Faid Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Phaid see McPheat.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faid family from?

You can see how Faid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faid families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Faid families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Faid's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Faid families in 1891.
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What did your Faid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Whitesmith Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faid. 34% of Faid men worked as a Whitesmith Heavy and 93% of Faid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faid were Motor Fitter and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Whitesmith Heavy
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Motor Fitter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faid 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Faid. 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 118 military records available for the last name Faid. For the veterans among your Faid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faid lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faid in 1962 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faid 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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