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Febes Family History

Febes 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: Debes, Fejes, Febles, Fobes, Fees, Febus, Fries, Felber, Lees, Forbes

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Where is the Febes family from?

You can see how Febes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Febes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Febes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Febes family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Febes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Febes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Febes 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 188 census records available for the last name Febes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Febes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Febes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Febes. For the veterans among your Febes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Febes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Febes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Febes in 1979 was 41, and 59 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Febes 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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