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Fafara Family History

Fafara 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: Favara, Fanara, Fafard, Safar, Kamara, Basara, Fara, Malara, Favaro

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Where is the Fafara family from?

You can see how Fafara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fafara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fafara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fafara families living in Massachusetts. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fafara's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fafara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fafara 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 Fafara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fafara. 47% of Fafara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fafara women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fafara were Weaver and Machine Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Fafara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Fafara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fafara 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Fafara. 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 176 military records available for the last name Fafara. For the veterans among your Fafara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fafara lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fafara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fafara in 1957 was 48, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fafara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fafara 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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