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Faitt Family History

Faitt 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: Fait, Faith, Fitt, Raitt, Taitt, Waitt, Faist, Batt, Hatt, Catt

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Where is the Faitt family from?

You can see how Faitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Faitt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Faitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faitt 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 123 census records available for the last name Faitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faitt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Faitt. 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 Faitt. For the veterans among your Faitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faitt lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Faitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Faitt in 1983 was 90, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faitt 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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