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Famar Family History

Famar 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: Jamar, Amar, Lamar, Fama, Hamar, Lazar, Omar, Haar, Hamer, Farmer

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Where is the Famar family from?

You can see how Famar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Famar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Famar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Famar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Famar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famar 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 Famar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Famar. 56% of Famar men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Famar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Famar were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farming
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Famar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Famar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famar 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Famar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Famar. For the veterans among your Famar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Famar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Famar in 1977 was 88, and 73 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Famar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famar 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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