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Favier Family History

Favier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a grower of beans or a bean merchant derived from Latin faba ‘bean’.

Altered form of French Faivre ‘blacksmith’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Favier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Favier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Favier families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Favier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Favier families in 1891.
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What did your Favier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Favier. 100% of Favier 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%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 903 immigration records available for the last name Favier. 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 305 military records available for the last name Favier. For the veterans among your Favier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Favier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Favier in 1941 was 35, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favier 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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