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Phiddian Family History

Phiddian 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: Whiddon, Hillian, Hidden, Philbin, Hindin, Hildman, Hindman, Haddan

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Where is the Phiddian family from?

You can see how Phiddian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phiddian family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Phiddian family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Phiddian's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Phiddian families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Phiddian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phiddian 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 immigration records available for the last name Phiddian. 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 military records available for the last name Phiddian. For the veterans among your Phiddian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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