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Fiander Family History

Fiander Surname Meaning

English: Anglicized form of French Viandier an occupational name from Old French viandier ‘provider of provisions’.

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


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Where is the Fiander family from?

You can see how Fiander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiander families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Fiander families living in Dorset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fiander's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Fiander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiander 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 Fiander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Water Engineer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fiander. 25% of Fiander men worked as a Water Engineer (heavy Worker) and 78% of Fiander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiander were Table Knife Cutler and Housekeeper (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

  • Water Engineer (heavy Worker)
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Table Knife Cutler
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper (retired)
    4%

What Fiander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fiander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiander 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fiander. 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 480 military records available for the last name Fiander. For the veterans among your Fiander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fiander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fiander in 1953 was 46, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiander 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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