Origins of the Favre surname
About the Favres
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Interesting facts about Favre
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Favre surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Favres most likely to marry?
la Favres
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le Favres
Our tell us which families married Favres.
What are the most common Favre first names?
Joseph A
Peter
Ann
Mary
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Common jobs for Favres
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Favres in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Governess
3
Teacher
3
Governess Domestic
2
Nil
2
Common male occupations for Favres in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Farm Hands
3
Attendants
2
Carpenters
2
Clerk
2
