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Faroo Family History

Faroo 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: Farooq, Farro, Faro, Faron, Fargo, Baron, Carro, Barco, Aro, Caron

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Where is the Faroo family from?

You can see how Faroo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faroo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faroo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Faroo family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Faroo's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Faroo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faroo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Faroo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faroo 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Faroo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Faroo. For the veterans among your Faroo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faroo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Faroo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Faroo in 1975 was 78, and 82 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faroo 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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