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Fawe Family History

Fawe 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: Fake, Faw, Fare, Face, Faye, Rawe, Awe, Dawe, Hawe, Fate

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Where is the Fawe family from?

You can see how Fawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fawe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fawe families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fawe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fawe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fawe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Fawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fawe. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fawe. For the veterans among your Fawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fawe in 1967 was 64, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawe 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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