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Farady Family History

Farady Name 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: Parady, Varady, Frady, Hardy, Farley, Garay, Fara, Farney, Brady

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Where is the Farady family from?

You can see how Farady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farady family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Farady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Farady families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Farady's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farady ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farady ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Farady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farady 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Farady. 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 50 military records available for the last name Farady. For the veterans among your Farady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farady lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Farady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farady in 1979 was 86, and 78 in 1991.

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