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Favreaux Family History

Favreaux 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: Favreau, Fairfax, Jarreau, Lareau, Barreau, Badeaux, Breaux, Reaux

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Where is the Favreaux family from?

You can see how Favreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favreaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Favreaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Favreaux families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Favreaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Favreaux families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Favreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favreaux 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Favreaux. 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 1 military records available for the last name Favreaux. For the veterans among your Favreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favreaux lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Favreaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Favreaux in 1976 was 83, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favreaux 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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