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Fida Family History

Fida 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: Ida, Iida, Vida, Nida, Fila, Fina, Kida, Fuda, Sida, Sada

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Where is the Fida family from?

You can see how Fida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fida family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fida families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Fida families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fida's in USA. California had the highest population of Fida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fida. 100% of Fida men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Fida women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Fida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fida 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Fida. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fida. For the veterans among your Fida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fida lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fida in 1962 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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