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Favil Family History

Favil 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: Fail, Favia, Gavin, David, Basil, Savin, Lavin, Fall, Fair, Savel

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Where is the Favil family from?

You can see how Favil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Favil families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Favil families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Favil's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Favil families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Favil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Favil. 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 13 military records available for the last name Favil. For the veterans among your Favil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Favil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Favil in 1966 was 71, and 51 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favil 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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