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Faor Family History

Faor 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: Fair, Flor, Farr, Fahr, Falor, Foor, Favor, Bao, Fang, Fan

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Where is the Faor family from?

You can see how Faor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faor family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Faor's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Faor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faor 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 66 census records available for the last name Faor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faor 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Faor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Faor. For the veterans among your Faor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faor lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Faor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Faor in 1979 was 56, and 62 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faor 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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