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Fayad Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic fayyāḍ ‘very generous’ literally ‘overflowing (with generosity)’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Saad, Farid, Samad, Raad, Abad, Sayed, Faraj, Fawaz, Farah, Azad

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Where is the Fayad family from?

You can see how Fayad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fayad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fayad families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fayad's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fayad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fayad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fayad. 56% of Fayad men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Fayad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayad 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Fayad. 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 115 military records available for the last name Fayad. For the veterans among your Fayad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fayad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fayad in 1969 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

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