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Fifie Family History

Fifie 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: Fife, Finne, Fine, Fifield, Fiske, Figge, Dixie, Fiore, Fedie, File

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Where is the Fifie family from?

You can see how Fifie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fifie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fifie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Fifie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fifie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fifie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fifie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fifie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fifie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fifie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fifie. For the veterans among your Fifie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fifie lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Fifie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fifie in 1989 was 63, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fifie 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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