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Fardig Family History

Fardig 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: Ferdig, Harding, Sardi, Nadig, Fertig, Bardin, Farris, Jardin, Dardis

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Where is the Fardig family from?

You can see how Fardig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fardig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fardig families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 85 Fardig families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Fardig's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fardig families in 1911.
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What did your Fardig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fardig. 60% of Fardig men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%
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What Fardig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Fardig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fardig 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Fardig. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fardig. For the veterans among your Fardig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fardig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fardig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fardig in 1967 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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