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Favire Family History

Favire 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: Favre, Fair, Maire, Fairey, Favara, Fraire, Favaro, Faile, Fare

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Where is the Favire family from?

You can see how Favire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Favire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Favire family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Favire's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Favire families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Favire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favire 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Favire. 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 14 military records available for the last name Favire. For the veterans among your Favire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favire lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Favire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Favire in 1964 was 88, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favire 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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