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Favin Family History

Favin 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: Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Falin, Fain, Flavin, Farin, Davin, Ravin, Favia

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Where is the Favin family from?

You can see how Favin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Favin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Favin families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Favin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Favin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favin 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 Favin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Favin. 100% of Favin men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Favin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Favin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Favin. For the veterans among your Favin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Favin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Favin in 1987 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favin 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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