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Fidson Family History

Fidson 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: Eidson, Filson, Sibson, Lipson, Faison, Pinson, Fitton, Sison, Bisson

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Where is the Fidson family from?

You can see how Fidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fidson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fidson families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fidson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fidson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Fidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fidson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fidson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fidson. For the veterans among your Fidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fidson lifespan?

Average Fidson life expectancy in 2000 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fidson 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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