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Fave Family History

Fave 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: Cave, Nave, Fava, Fake, Rave, Ave, Fare, Favre, Face, Dave

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Where is the Fave family from?

You can see how Fave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fave family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fave families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Fave families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fave's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fave 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 Fave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker roundsman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fave. 100% of Fave men worked as a Baker roundsman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker roundsman
    100%

What Fave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fave 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Fave. 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 865 military records available for the last name Fave. For the veterans among your Fave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fave lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Fave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fave in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fave 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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