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Favret Family History

Favret Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Favre ‘blacksmith’.

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


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Where is the Favret family from?

You can see how Favret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Favret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Favret families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Favret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Favret families in 1891.
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What did your Favret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Favret. 100% of Favret men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Favret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favret 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Favret. 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 101 military records available for the last name Favret. For the veterans among your Favret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favret lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Favret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Favret in 1947 was 100, and 80 in 2004.

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