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Famant Family History

Famant 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: Fagan, Farman, Galant, Lamont, Aman, Yamane, Zaman, Fant, Savant

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Where is the Famant family from?

You can see how Famant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famant family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Famant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Famant family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Famant's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Famant families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Famant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famant 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Famant. 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 2 military records available for the last name Famant. For the veterans among your Famant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famant lifespan?

Average Famant life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famant 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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