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Famaby Family History

Famaby 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: Hamby, Camby, Lamay, Fama, Aaby, Fomby, Hamady, Gamby, Halaby, May

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Where is the Famaby family from?

You can see how Famaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famaby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Famaby families living in Durham. This was about 82% of all the recorded Famaby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Famaby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Famaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famaby 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 immigration records available for the last name Famaby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Famaby. For the veterans among your Famaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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