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Favinger Family History

Favinger Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Avinger, Cavinder, Salinger, Lastinger, Evinger, Basinger, Lauinger

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Where is the Favinger family from?

You can see how Favinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Favinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Favinger families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Favinger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Favinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Favinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Favinger. 32% of Favinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Favinger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Favinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favinger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Favinger. 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 358 military records available for the last name Favinger. For the veterans among your Favinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Favinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Favinger in 1964 was 83, and 65 in 2004.

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