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Farrata Family History

Farrata 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: Arata, Farhat, Farrar, Farrand, Ferrara, Farran, Sarratt, Serrata

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Where is the Farrata family from?

You can see how Farrata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farrata family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farrata's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Farrata families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Farrata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrata 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Farrata. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farrata. For the veterans among your Farrata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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