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Faivre Family History

Faivre Surname Meaning

French (mainly Lorraine Franche-Comté): variant of Fèvre an occupational name for a blacksmith or ironworker (see Lefevre).

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


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Where is the Faivre family from?

You can see how Faivre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faivre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faivre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Faivre families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Faivre's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Faivre families in 1891.
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What did your Faivre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faivre. 35% of Faivre men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Faivre women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faivre were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Faivre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faivre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faivre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Faivre. 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 471 military records available for the last name Faivre. For the veterans among your Faivre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faivre lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Faivre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faivre in 1958 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faivre 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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