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Fidall Family History

Fidall 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: Ridall, Fall, Foxall, Tindall, Fiala, Siddall, Dall, Fairall, Fidel

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Where is the Fidall family from?

You can see how Fidall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fidall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Fidall families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Fidall families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fidall's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fidall families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fidall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fidall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fidall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fidall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fidall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fidall. For the veterans among your Fidall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fidall lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Fidall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fidall in 1986 was 90, and 88 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fidall 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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