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Favella Family History

Favella 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: Favela, Tavella, Avella, Farella, Fanella, Faiella, Falla, Lavelle

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Where is the Favella family from?

You can see how Favella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Favella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Favella families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Favella's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Favella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favella 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 Favella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Favella. 50% of Favella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Favella women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Favella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Favella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favella 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Favella. 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 63 military records available for the last name Favella. For the veterans among your Favella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Favella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Favella in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favella 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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