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Fauvell Family History

Fauvell Name 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: Favela, Farnell, Harvell, Carvell, Flavell, Farrell, Farwell, Cavell

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Where is the Fauvell family from?

You can see how Fauvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauvell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fauvell families living in Louisiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fauvell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fauvell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauvell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fauvell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fauvell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Fauvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauvell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fauvell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fauvell. For the veterans among your Fauvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauvell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fauvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fauvell in 1959 was 59, and 54 in 2004.

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