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Fa Family History

Fa Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 法 meaning ‘law’ in Chinese: from the first element of the personal name Fa Zhang (法章) personal name of King Xiang of Qi (ruler of the state of Qi died 265 BC).

Some of his descendants adopted Fa (法) as their surname after the annihilation of the state of Qi.

Cantonese form of the surname 花 see Hua.

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


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Where is the Fa family from?

You can see how Fa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Fa families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fa's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fa 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 Fa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fa. 78% of Fa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • School Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fa 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fa. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Fa. For the veterans among your Fa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fa in 1965 was 61, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fa 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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