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Fia Family History

Fia 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: Xia, Lia, Via, Zia, Jia, Fila, Pia, Fina, Sia, Dia

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Where is the Fia family from?

You can see how Fia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fia families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Fia's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Fia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Fia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fia 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Fia. 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 110 military records available for the last name Fia. For the veterans among your Fia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fia in 1968 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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