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Farid Family History

Farid Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic farīd ‘unique matchless’. Compare Fareed.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farid family from?

You can see how Farid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farid families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Farid family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Farid's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Farid families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farid 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 Farid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farid. 60% of Farid men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Farid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Farid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farid 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Farid. 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 120 military records available for the last name Farid. For the veterans among your Farid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farid lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Farid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farid in 1978 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farid 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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