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Farace Family History

Farace Surname Meaning

Italian: apparently from a medieval personal name perhaps Arabic Faraj.

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


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Where is the Farace family from?

You can see how Farace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farace families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Farace families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farace's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farace 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 Farace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farace. 31% of Farace men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Farace women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farace were Barber and Presser.

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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
    31%
  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Grocery Clerk
    16%
  • Presser
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farace 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Farace. 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 406 military records available for the last name Farace. For the veterans among your Farace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farace lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Farace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farace in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farace 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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