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Farbian Family History

Farbian 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: Fabian, Farbman, Barbian, Farman, Farfan, Farran, Farnan, Faria

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Where is the Farbian family from?

You can see how Farbian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farbian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farbian family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Farbian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Farbian families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farbian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Farbian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farbian 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Farbian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Farbian. For the veterans among your Farbian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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