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Febus Family History

Febus Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Puerto Rico): probably of the same origin as 1 above. Altered form of English (and possibly also Dutch) Phebus.

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


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Where is the Febus family from?

You can see how Febus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Febus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Febus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Febus family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Febus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Febus families in 1891.
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What did your Febus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Febus. 37% of Febus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Febus women worked as a Costurera.

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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
    37%
  • Labrador
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Febus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Febus 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Febus. 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 342 military records available for the last name Febus. For the veterans among your Febus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Febus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Febus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Febus in 1960 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Febus 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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