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Farabaugh Family History

Farabaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fa(h)renbach a habitational name from any of numerous places so named in Hesse, Baden, and Bavaria or of Fehrenbach.

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


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Where is the Farabaugh family from?

You can see how Farabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farabaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Farabaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Farabaugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Farabaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farabaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Farabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farabaugh. 35% of Farabaugh men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Farabaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farabaugh were Farming and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • House Keeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farabaugh 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Farabaugh. 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 549 military records available for the last name Farabaugh. For the veterans among your Farabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farabaugh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Farabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farabaugh in 1954 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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