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Famlin Family History

Famlin 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: Hamlin, Falin, Gamlin, Fallin, Camlin, Amlin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin

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Where is the Famlin family from?

You can see how Famlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Famlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Famlin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Famlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Famlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Famlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Famlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famlin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Famlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Famlin. For the veterans among your Famlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famlin lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Famlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Famlin in 1998 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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