This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Faraghan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Faraghan Family History

Faraghan 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: Gavaghan, Faragher, Fagan, Narayan, Farman, Dragan, Aragon, Pradhan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Faraghan family from?

You can see how Faraghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faraghan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faraghan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Faraghan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faraghan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faraghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Faraghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Faraghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faraghan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Faraghan

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Faraghan. 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.

View all Faraghan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Faraghan. For the veterans among your Faraghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Faraghan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Faraghan family history

Discover More

What is the average Faraghan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Faraghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Faraghan in 1968 was 78, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faraghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faraghan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Faraghan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial