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Faba Family History

Faba Surname 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: Kaba, Baba, Raba, Haba, Gaba, Fava, Fara, Fata, Saba, Fama

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Where is the Faba family from?

You can see how Faba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Faba families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Faba families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Faba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faba. 67% of Faba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Faba women worked as a Dressmaker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Faba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Faba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faba 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Faba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Faba. For the veterans among your Faba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faba lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Faba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faba in 1967 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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