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Faka Family History

Faka 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: Fava, Fake, Fara, Fata, Baka, Fama, Faga, Maka, Faia, Hata

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Where is the Faka family from?

You can see how Faka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Faka families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Faka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Faka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Faka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Faka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Faka. For the veterans among your Faka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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