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Favato Family History

Favato 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: Favaro, Favata, Asato, Fava, Lovato, Sabato, Favara, Fausto, Fasano

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Where is the Favato family from?

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

What did your Favato ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Favato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favato 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Favato. 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 40 military records available for the last name Favato. For the veterans among your Favato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favato lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Favato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Favato in 1973 was 59, and 37 in 2000.

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