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Favish Family History

Favish 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: Fabish, Farish, Avis, Faith, Fash, Fish, Barish, Savich, Danish

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Where is the Favish family from?

You can see how Favish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favish family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Favish families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Favish's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Favish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favish 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 Favish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Musician
    100%

What Favish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Favish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favish 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Favish. 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 15 military records available for the last name Favish. For the veterans among your Favish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Favish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Favish in 1969 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Favish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favish 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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