Faw Family History

Faw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Pfau or the variant Pfoh, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a peacock in some way.

It can also refer to a topographic or habitational name.

This usage pertains to a house or tavern distinguished by the sign of a peacock.

The name embodies both personal and geographical significance, linking individuals to their physical surroundings.

Overall, it reflects a rich cultural heritage and connection to nature.

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

Similar surnames: Fay, Cap, Raw, Lau, Sas, Gaw, Fan, Law, Fey, Fax

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1K	Military Records
526	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
28K	Member Trees

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Where is the Faw family from?

You can see how Faw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Faw families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Faw's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Faw families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faw 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 Faw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faw.

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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.

Unpaid domestic duties

86%

Unpaid household duties

15%

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Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Faw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 526 immigration records available for the last name Faw. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Faw. For the veterans among your Faw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faw lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Faw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Faw in 1954 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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Faw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Pfau or the variant Pfoh, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a peacock in some way.

It can also refer to a topographic or habitational name.

This usage pertains to a house or tavern distinguished by the sign of a peacock.

The name embodies both personal and geographical significance, linking individuals to their physical surroundings.

Overall, it reflects a rich cultural heritage and connection to nature.

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

Where is the Faw family from?

What did your Faw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faw.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

86%

Unpaid household duties

15%

What Faw family records will you find?

What is the average Faw lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Faw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Faw in 1954 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

Faw Family History

Faw Surname Meaning

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Faw Surname Meaning

46,000 record(s) for Faw

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Where is the Faw family from?

What did your Faw ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Faw family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Faw lifespan?

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