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Favia Family History

Favia Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from the personal name Fabia feminine form of Fabio.

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


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Where is the Favia family from?

You can see how Favia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Favia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Favia family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Favia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Favia families in 1911.
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What did your Favia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Favia. 78% of Favia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Favia women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Favia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Favia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favia 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Favia. 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 222 military records available for the last name Favia. For the veterans among your Favia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Favia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Favia in 1961 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Favia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Favia 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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