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Famy Family History

Famy 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: Fay, Fama, Amy, Lamy, Fahmy, Fary, Fahy, May, Hay, Ham

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Where is the Famy family from?

You can see how Famy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Famy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Famy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Famy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Famy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famy 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 128 census records available for the last name Famy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Famy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Famy. For the veterans among your Famy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Famy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Famy in 1967 was 58, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famy 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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