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Favali Family History

Favali 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: Favale, Jalali, Favela, Fava, Favara, Favaro, Raval, Casali, Kamali

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Where is the Favali family from?

You can see how Favali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favali family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Favali family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Favali's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Favali families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favali 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 Favali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Favali. 100% of Favali men worked as a Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Favali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Favali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favali 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Favali. 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 48 military records available for the last name Favali. For the veterans among your Favali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favali lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Favali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Favali in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Favali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favali 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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