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Faidy Family History

Faidy 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: Fay, Gandy, Fair, Fail, Hardy, Zaidi, Fait, Lady, Faith, Gaida

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Where is the Faidy family from?

You can see how Faidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faidy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Faidy families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Faidy's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Faidy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faidy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Faidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faidy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Faidy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Faidy. For the veterans among your Faidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faidy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Faidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Faidy in 1979 was 53, and 79 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faidy 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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