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Farve Name Meaning

Altered form of French Favre ‘blacksmith’.

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


Similar surnames: Tarte, Arvie, Marie, Carver, Marvel, Fauver, Harke, Ferre, Barre

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Where is the Farve family from?

You can see how Farve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Farve family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Farve's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Farve families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farve. 39% of Farve men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Fisherman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farve 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Farve. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Farve. For the veterans among your Farve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farve in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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