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Famosa Family History

Famosa 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: Amos, Ramos, Camisa, Faiola, Samora, Fama, Raposa, Samsa, Canosa

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Where is the Famosa family from?

You can see how Famosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Famosa family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Famosa's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Famosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Famosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famosa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Famosa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Famosa. For the veterans among your Famosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famosa lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Famosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Famosa in 1979 was 65, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famosa 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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