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Faviell Family History

Faviell 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, Farnell, Faniel, Flavell, Farrell, Havill, Cavill, Farwell

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Where is the Faviell family from?

You can see how Faviell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faviell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faviell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Faviell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Faviell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Faviell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faviell 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 Faviell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faviell. 100% of Faviell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Faviell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Faviell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faviell 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 Faviell. 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 144 military records available for the last name Faviell. For the veterans among your Faviell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faviell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Faviell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faviell in 1979 was 78, and 72 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faviell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faviell 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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