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Faithwaite Family History

Faithwaite 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: Braithwaite, Garthwaite, Brathwaite, Thwaites, Goldthwaite, Bathgate

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Where is the Faithwaite family from?

You can see how Faithwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faithwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Faithwaite families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Faithwaite's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Faithwaite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faithwaite 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 Faithwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright H M Dockyard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faithwaite. 100% of Faithwaite men worked as a Shipwright H M Dockyard and 100% of Faithwaite 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

  • Shipwright H M Dockyard
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Faithwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Faithwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faithwaite 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Faithwaite. 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 3 military records available for the last name Faithwaite. For the veterans among your Faithwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faithwaite lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faithwaite

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