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Factly Family History

Factly 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: Factor, Facey, Fadely, Hartley, Falla, Early, Fay, Fall, Fail, Harty

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Where is the Factly family from?

You can see how Factly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Factly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Factly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Factly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Factly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Factly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Factly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Factly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Factly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Factly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Factly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Factly. For the veterans among your Factly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Factly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Factly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Factly in 1965 was 85, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Factly 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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