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Fidlar Family History

Fidlar Surname 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: Fidler, Filar, Vilar, Villar, Fiala, Ridler, Filler, Filer, Fiedler

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Where is the Fidlar family from?

You can see how Fidlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fidlar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fidlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Fidlar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fidlar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fidlar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fidlar 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 Fidlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Surgeon and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fidlar. 100% of Fidlar men worked as a Dental Surgeon and 100% of Fidlar women worked as a Private Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dental Surgeon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Secretary
    100%

What Fidlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Fidlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fidlar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fidlar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Fidlar. For the veterans among your Fidlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fidlar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fidlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fidlar in 1963 was 95, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fidlar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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