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Fabro Family History

Fabro Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Fabbro a cognate of 2 below.

Spanish: occupational name from fabro ‘smith’ (from Latin faber).

This surname is most common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Fabro family from?

You can see how Fabro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fabro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fabro families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fabro's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fabro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabro 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 Fabro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fabro. 57% of Fabro men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Fabro women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fabro were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    57%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Stonemason
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Fabro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fabro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fabro. 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 413 military records available for the last name Fabro. For the veterans among your Fabro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabro lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Fabro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fabro in 1948 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fabro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fabro 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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