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Favata Family History

Favata Name Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name from Sicilian favara ‘bean field’.

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


Similar surnames: Favara, Favale, Fava, Favela, Arata, Fata, Fanara, Favazza, Savasta

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Where is the Favata family from?

You can see how Favata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favata family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Favata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Favata families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Favata's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Favata families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Favata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Favata. 22% of Favata men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Favata women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Favata were Presser and Walnut Picker. .

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Presser
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    39%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Walnut Picker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Favata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favata 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Favata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Favata. For the veterans among your Favata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favata lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Favata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Favata in 1952 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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