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Favill Family History

Favill Surname Meaning

see Favell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Favill family from?

You can see how Favill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Favill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Favill families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Favill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Favill families in 1891.
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What did your Favill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assisting Father and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Favill. 60% of Favill men worked as an Assisting Father and 92% of Favill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Favill were Agricultural Farmer (own Ac) and Unpaid Domestic D.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Assisting Father
    60%
  • Agricultural Farmer (own Ac)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Favill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favill 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Favill. 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 92 military records available for the last name Favill. For the veterans among your Favill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Favill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Favill in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

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