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Faragan Family History

Faragan 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: Fagan, Narayan, Farman, Dragan, Aragon, Farfan, Fraga, Farran, Farnan

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Where is the Faragan family from?

You can see how Faragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faragan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faragan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Faragan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Faragan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Faragan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faragan 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 Faragan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faragan. 100% of Faragan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Faragan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Faragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faragan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Faragan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Faragan. For the veterans among your Faragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faragan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Faragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Faragan in 1985 was 76, and 71 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faragan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faragan 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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