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Farbish Family History

Farbish 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: Fabish, Farrish, Farish, Furbish, Parrish, Forbush, Farris, Barish

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Where is the Farbish family from?

You can see how Farbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farbish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Farbish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Farbish family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farbish's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Farbish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farbish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farbish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farbish. 50% of Farbish men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Farbish women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Farbish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Farbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farbish 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Farbish. 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 Farbish. For the veterans among your Farbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farbish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Farbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Farbish in 1962 was 88, and 73 in 1999.

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