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 Farbach family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Farbach Family History

Farbach 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: Fahrbach, Harbach, Marbach, Urbach, Orbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Farbach family from?

You can see how Farbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Farbach families living in Indiana. This was about 39% of all the recorded Farbach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Farbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farbach 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 did your Farbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farbach. 60% of Farbach men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Farbach | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Farbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Farbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Farbach

Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Farbach. 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 Farbach immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Farbach. For the veterans among your Farbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Farbach military records

You've only scratched the surface of Farbach family history

Discover More

What is the average Farbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Farbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Farbach in 1962 was 63, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farbach 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 Farbach family tree

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