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Farbin Family History

Farbin 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: Farin, Garbin, Carbin, Farrin, Harbin, Barbin, Fabin, Martin, Karlin

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Where is the Farbin family from?

You can see how Farbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farbin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Farbin family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farbin's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Farbin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farbin 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 Farbin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Farbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farbin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Farbin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Farbin. For the veterans among your Farbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farbin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Farbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Farbin in 1985 was 58, and 88 in 1993.

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