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Family 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: Hamill, Fail, Hambly, Faile, Camilo, Daily, Emily, Fails, Jamil

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Where is the Family family from?

You can see how Family families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Family family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Family families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Family family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Family's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Family families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Family surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Family. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Family 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Family. 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 199 military records available for the last name Family. For the veterans among your Family ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Family lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Family life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Family in 1963 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Family

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Family 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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