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Fidd Family History

Fidd 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: Kidd, Tidd, Ford, Bird, Ida, Kind, Eid, Codd, Wild, Dodd

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Where is the Fidd family from?

You can see how Fidd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fidd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fidd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fidd families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fidd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fidd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fidd 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 Fidd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fidd. 100% of Fidd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Fidd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fidd 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Fidd. 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 128 military records available for the last name Fidd. For the veterans among your Fidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fidd lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Fidd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fidd in 1977 was 70, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fidd 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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