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Famia Family History

Famia 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: Faria, Femia, Fama, Lamia, Favia, Faia, Damian, Falla, Amin, Kamiya

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Where is the Famia family from?

You can see how Famia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Famia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Famia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Famia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Famia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Famia. 100% of Famia women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Famia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Famia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famia 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Famia. 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 19 military records available for the last name Famia. For the veterans among your Famia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Famia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Famia in 1968 was 73, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Famia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famia 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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