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Favourite Family History

Favourite 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: Favorite, Favorito, Faurote, Savoie, Laporte, Forte, Navarrete

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Where is the Favourite family from?

You can see how Favourite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favourite family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Favourite families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Favourite family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Favourite's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Favourite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favourite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Favourite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favourite 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Favourite. 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 17 military records available for the last name Favourite. For the veterans among your Favourite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favourite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Favourite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Favourite in 1962 was 82, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favourite 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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