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Farebanks Family History

Farebanks 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: Fairbanks, Marchbanks, Arbanas, Fairbank, Ebanks, Franks, Frank

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Where is the Farebanks family from?

You can see how Farebanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farebanks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Farebanks families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Farebanks families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Farebanks's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Farebanks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farebanks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Farebanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farebanks 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 immigration records available for the last name Farebanks. 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 10 military records available for the last name Farebanks. For the veterans among your Farebanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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