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Faias Family History

Faias 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: Faas, Frias, Farias, Faia, Fails, Fries, Karas, Vadas, Elias, Maras

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Where is the Faias family from?

You can see how Faias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Faias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faias family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faias's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Faias families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Faias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faias 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Faias. 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 10 military records available for the last name Faias. For the veterans among your Faias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faias lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Faias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faias in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faias 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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