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Famelle Family History

Famelle 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: Lavelle, Capelle, Melle, Faille, Ramella, Lacelle, Lemelle, Camille

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Where is the Famelle family from?

You can see how Famelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famelle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Famelle family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Famelle's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Famelle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Famelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famelle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Famelle. 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 Famelle. For the veterans among your Famelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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