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Faraas Family History

Faraas Name 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: Farkas, Farias, Fraas, Karas, Arras, Maras, Faas, Barlas, Barbas

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Faraas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Faraas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faraas 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Faraas. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Faraas. For the veterans among your Faraas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faraas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Faraas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Faraas in 1979 was 74, and 73 in 1982.

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