Favey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Favey

What does the name Favey mean?

The surname Favey is occupational in origin and derives from a person who sold or grew beans.

Early Origins of the Favey family

The surname Favey was first found in Poitou, where this distinguished family was established in the 13th century.

Early History of the Favey family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Favey research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1277, 1387, 1467, 1473, 1475, 1491, 1540, 1557, 1624, 1631, 1720, 1755, 1809, 1837 and 1880 are included under the topic Early Favey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Favey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Favier, Favreau, Favereau, Favraud, Faveraud, Favrod, Favret, Favet, Favez, Favey, Favière, Favières, de Favet, Favetier, Favatier, Fawtier and many more.

Early Notables of the Favey family

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Migration of the Favey family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Favière, who arrived in New York in 1740; Charlotte Bouyer Favières, who arrived in New York in 1742; Pierre Favier, who arrived in Louisiana in 1756.