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Farenga Family History

Farenga 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: Farina, Marengo, Arena, Careaga, Falanga, Faranda, Hayenga, Farella

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Where is the Farenga family from?

You can see how Farenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Farenga families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Farenga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farenga. 100% of Farenga men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Farenga women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Farenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenga 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Farenga. 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 124 military records available for the last name Farenga. For the veterans among your Farenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Farenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Farenga in 1953 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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