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Fiden Family History

Fiden 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: Iden, Fidel, Faden, Widen, Liden, Foden, Eiden, Riden, Fien, Heiden

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Where is the Fiden family from?

You can see how Fiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fiden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Fiden families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fiden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fiden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Fiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiden 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Fiden. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fiden. For the veterans among your Fiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiden lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Fiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fiden in 1982 was 82, and 76 in 1993.

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