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Faivus Family History

Faivus 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: Faivre, Fails, Faus, Faires, Fries, Faas, Magnus, Rais, Rasmus, Livas

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Where is the Faivus family from?

You can see how Faivus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faivus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faivus families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Faivus family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Faivus's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Faivus families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Faivus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faivus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Faivus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Faivus. For the veterans among your Faivus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faivus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Faivus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faivus in 1982 was 56, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faivus 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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