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Farbank Family History

Farbank 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: Fairbank, Frank, Farman, Farrand, Farfan, Farran, Farnan, Burbank

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Where is the Farbank family from?

You can see how Farbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farbank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farbank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Farbank families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Farbank's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Farbank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farbank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farbank. 100% of Farbank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Farbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farbank 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Farbank. 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 18 military records available for the last name Farbank. For the veterans among your Farbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farbank lifespan?

Average Farbank life expectancy in 1995 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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