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Fambro Family History

Fambro Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fambrough.

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


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Where is the Fambro family from?

You can see how Fambro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fambro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fambro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fambro family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fambro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fambro families in 1891.
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What did your Fambro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fambro. 40% of Fambro men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fambro women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fambro were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fambro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fambro 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fambro. 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 511 military records available for the last name Fambro. For the veterans among your Fambro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fambro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fambro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fambro in 1949 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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