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Faviel Family History

Faviel 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: Faniel, Favier, Daniel, Savel, Fail, Favela, Fassel, Javier, Fasel

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Where is the Faviel family from?

You can see how Faviel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faviel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Faviel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Faviel families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faviel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Faviel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faviel 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 88 census records available for the last name Faviel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faviel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Faviel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Faviel. For the veterans among your Faviel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faviel lifespan?

Average Faviel life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faviel 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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