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Farago Family History

Farago Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Faragó): from faragó ‘cutter’ (from faragni ‘to cut’) hence an occupational name for a woodcutter (fafaragó) or a stonecutter (kőfaragó).

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


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Where is the Farago family from?

You can see how Farago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farago family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Farago families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farago's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farago families in 1891.
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What did your Farago ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Parlour Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farago. 100% of Farago women worked as a House Parlour Maid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Parlour Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farago 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farago. 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 946 military records available for the last name Farago. For the veterans among your Farago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farago lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Farago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Farago in 1953 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farago 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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