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Farbaugh Family History

Farbaugh 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: Arbaugh, Carbaugh, Farabaugh, Harbaugh, Sirbaugh, Surbaugh, Sharbaugh

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Where is the Farbaugh family from?

You can see how Farbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Farbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Farbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farbaugh. 100% of Farbaugh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Farbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farbaugh 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 Farbaugh. 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 24 military records available for the last name Farbaugh. For the veterans among your Farbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farbaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Farbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farbaugh in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 2000.

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