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Favo Family History

Favo 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: Fava, Faro, Faso, Fago, Fano, Falvo, Savo, Favro, Favor, Bao

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Where is the Favo family from?

You can see how Favo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Favo families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Favo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Favo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favo 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 Favo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Favo. 100% of Favo men worked as an Operator and 100% of Favo women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Favo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Favo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favo 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Favo. 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 73 military records available for the last name Favo. For the veterans among your Favo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Favo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Favo in 1971 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Favo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favo 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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