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Fargas Family History

Fargas Surname Meaning

Catalan: topographic name from las fargas ‘the forges’ from Latin fabricas.

Czech and Slovak (Fargaš): probably a variant of Farkaš (see Farkas).

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


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You can see how Fargas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fargas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fargas families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fargas families in 1891.
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What did your Fargas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fargas. 100% of Fargas men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 391 immigration records available for the last name Fargas. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fargas. For the veterans among your Fargas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fargas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fargas in 1968 was 42, and 40 in 2004.

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