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Faben Family History

Faben Surname Meaning

see Fabian.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Faben family from?

You can see how Faben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Faben families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faben's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Faben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faben 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 Faben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faben. 100% of Faben men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Faben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Faben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Faben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faben 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Faben. 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 116 military records available for the last name Faben. For the veterans among your Faben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Faben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Faben in 1965 was 72, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faben 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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