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Famber Family History

Famber 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: Faber, Kamber, Amber, Bamber, Farber, Gamber, Camber, Fauber, Lambert

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Where is the Famber family from?

You can see how Famber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famber family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Famber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Famber family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Famber's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Famber families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famber 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 Famber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Famber. 67% of Famber men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Famber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Famber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famber 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Famber. 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 40 military records available for the last name Famber. For the veterans among your Famber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Famber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Famber in 1969 was 74, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famber 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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