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Febey Family History

Febey 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: Ebey, Felber, Faber, Ferry, Eber, Leben, Nebel, Leber, Bey, Fey

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Where is the Febey family from?

You can see how Febey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Febey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Febey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Febey family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Febey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Febey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Febey 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 633 census records available for the last name Febey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Febey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Febey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Febey. For the veterans among your Febey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Febey lifespan?

Average Febey life expectancy in 1974 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Febey 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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