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Faidley Family History

Faidley Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faidley family from?

You can see how Faidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faidley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Faidley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Faidley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faidley families in 1911.
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What did your Faidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faidley. 33% of Faidley men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Faidley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faidley were Operator and Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faidley 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Faidley. 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 399 military records available for the last name Faidley. For the veterans among your Faidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faidley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Faidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faidley in 1958 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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