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Fidder Family History

Fidder 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: Kidder, Fedder, Fiddes, Fiddler, Finder, Widder, Fidler, Ridder

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Where is the Fidder family from?

You can see how Fidder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fidder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fidder families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Fidder families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fidder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fidder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fidder 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 Fidder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fidder. 100% of Fidder 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%

What Fidder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Fidder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fidder 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Fidder. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fidder. For the veterans among your Fidder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fidder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Fidder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fidder in 1958 was 37, and 101 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fidder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fidder 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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