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Favat Family History

Favat 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: Fava, Favata, Fagan, Faas, Faust, Kabat, Navas, Sabat, Havas, Cava

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Where is the Favat family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Favat. 50% of Favat men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Favat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Favat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favat 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Favat. 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 16 military records available for the last name Favat. For the veterans among your Favat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favat lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Favat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Favat in 1976 was 38, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Favat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favat 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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