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Fabens Family History

Fabens 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, Maben, Lebens, Abend, Faden, Havens, Rubens, Sebens, Labenz

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Where is the Fabens family from?

You can see how Fabens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fabens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fabens family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fabens's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fabens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabens 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 426 census records available for the last name Fabens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabens 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Fabens. 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 58 military records available for the last name Fabens. For the veterans among your Fabens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabens lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Fabens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fabens in 1976 was 39, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fabens 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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