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Favas Family History

Favas 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: Faas, Navas, Havas, Savas, Fava, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Fagan, Vas

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Where is the Favas family from?

You can see how Favas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Favas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Favas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Favas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favas 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 306 census records available for the last name Favas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Favas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Favas. For the veterans among your Favas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Favas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Favas in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favas 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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