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Famian Family History

Famian 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: Damian, Fabian, Amin, Fagan, Farman, Kamin, Timian, Aman, Zaman

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Where is the Famian family from?

You can see how Famian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Famian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Famian families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Famian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Famian families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Famian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famian 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Famian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Famian. For the veterans among your Famian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famian lifespan?

Average Famian life expectancy in 1992 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famian 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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