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Fardett Family History

Fardett 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: Barrett, Garnett, Barnett, Fawcett, Garrett, Arnett, Carnett, Garbett

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Where is the Fardett family from?

You can see how Fardett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fardett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fardett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fardett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fardett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fardett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fardett 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 104 census records available for the last name Fardett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fardett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fardett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fardett. For the veterans among your Fardett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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