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Familia Family History

Familia Name Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: nickname or relationship name from familia ‘family’. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Dominican Republic.

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


Similar surnames: Milia, Pumilia, Failla, Falla, Kamiya, Hamill, Melia, Fail, Faille

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Where is the Familia family from?

You can see how Familia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Familia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Familia family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Familia's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Familia families in 1920.
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What did your Familia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Familia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Familia 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 Familia. 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 21 military records available for the last name Familia. For the veterans among your Familia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Familia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Familia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Familia in 1967 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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