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Farida Family History

Farida 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: Farina, Faria, Farid, Carda, Merida, Maria, Gaida, Fara, Canida

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Where is the Farida family from?

You can see how Farida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farida family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Farida family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Farida's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farida families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farida ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Farida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farida 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Farida. 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 4 military records available for the last name Farida. For the veterans among your Farida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farida lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Farida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farida in 1985 was 90, and 95 in 1999.

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