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Faraday Family History

Faraday Surname Meaning

see Vardy.

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


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Where is the Faraday family from?

You can see how Faraday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faraday family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Faraday families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Faraday families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Faraday's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Faraday families in 1891.
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What did your Faraday ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faraday. 50% of Faraday men worked as an Insurance Agent and 92% of Faraday women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faraday were Farmer Own Account and Retired.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    50%
  • Farmer Own Account
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Faraday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faraday 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Faraday. 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 381 military records available for the last name Faraday. For the veterans among your Faraday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faraday lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Faraday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Faraday in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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