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Faven Family History

Faven 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: Raven, Aven, Laven, Faden, Haven, Falen, Caven, Fagen, Faver, Gavin

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Where is the Faven family from?

You can see how Faven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Faven family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Faven's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Faven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faven 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 100 census records available for the last name Faven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faven 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Faven. 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 Faven. For the veterans among your Faven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faven lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Faven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Faven in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faven 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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