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Fafian Family History

Fafian 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: Fabian, Safian, Damian, Fagan, Safran, Farman, Farfan, Falin, Farran

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Where is the Fafian family from?

You can see how Fafian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fafian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fafian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fafian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fafian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Fafian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fafian 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fafian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fafian. For the veterans among your Fafian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fafian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fafian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fafian in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fafian 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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