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Faud Family History

Faud 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: Faul, Faux, Faus, Waud, Flud, Naud, Aud, Fu, Bard, Fang

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Where is the Faud family from?

You can see how Faud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Faud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Faud family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Faud's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Faud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faud. 50% of Faud men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Faud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faud 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Faud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Faud. For the veterans among your Faud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Faud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Faud in 1968 was 80, and 87 in 2000.

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