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Fam Family History

Fam Surname Meaning

Coptic (Egypt): unexplained. Chinese: Hakka form of the Chinese surname 范 see Fan

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fam family from?

You can see how Fam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fam family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fam's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Fam families in 1891.
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What did your Fam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fam. 100% of Fam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fam. For the veterans among your Fam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Fam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fam in 1971 was 89, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fam 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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