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Farrabee Family History

Farrabee 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: Larrabee, Farabee, Ferrebee, Larabee, Farren, Farrar, Farrand, Frable

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Where is the Farrabee family from?

You can see how Farrabee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrabee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrabee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Farrabee families living in Indiana. This was about 77% of all the recorded Farrabee's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Farrabee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrabee 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 Farrabee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrabee. 50% of Farrabee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farrabee women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Farrabee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Farrabee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrabee 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Farrabee. 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 71 military records available for the last name Farrabee. For the veterans among your Farrabee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrabee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Farrabee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farrabee in 1968 was 66, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farrabee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrabee 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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