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Favila Family History

Favila Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico also Philippines): variant of Favela.

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


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Where is the Favila family from?

You can see how Favila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Favila family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Favila's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Favila families in 1920.
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What did your Favila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Favila. 60% of Favila 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
    60%
  • Bus Boy
    40%

What Favila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Favila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favila 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Favila. 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 27 military records available for the last name Favila. For the veterans among your Favila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Favila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Favila in 1966 was 67, and 61 in 2003.

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