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Famish Family History

Famish 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: Fabish, Farish, Beamish, Faith, Ramesh, Fash, Fish, Barish, Danish

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Where is the Famish family from?

You can see how Famish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famish family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Famish family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Famish's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Famish families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Famish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Famish. 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 Famish. For the veterans among your Famish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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