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Faraj Family History

Faraj Name Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on faraj ‘remedy (for troubles or grief) comfort’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Farag .

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


Similar surnames: Farah, Farha, Fares, Fawaz, Faris, Sarah, Farag, Farace, Fara, Farnan

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Where is the Faraj family from?

You can see how Faraj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faraj family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Faraj family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Faraj's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faraj families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faraj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faraj ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Faraj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faraj 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Faraj. 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 55 military records available for the last name Faraj. For the veterans among your Faraj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faraj lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Faraj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faraj in 1977 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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