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Favis Family History

Favis 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: Avis, Lavis, Faris, Favia, Havis, Bavis, Davis, Tavis, Mavis, Navis

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Where is the Favis family from?

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

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

There are 599 census records available for the last name Favis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favis 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Favis. 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 78 military records available for the last name Favis. For the veterans among your Favis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Favis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Favis in 1968 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favis 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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