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Faribault Family History

Faribault 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: Baribault, Farabaugh, Manigault, Amirault, Filiault, Thibault

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Where is the Faribault family from?

You can see how Faribault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faribault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faribault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Faribault families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 80% of all the recorded Faribault's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Faribault families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faribault 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 Faribault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Faribault. 50% of Faribault men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Avocat
    50%
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What Faribault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faribault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faribault 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Faribault. 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 179 military records available for the last name Faribault. For the veterans among your Faribault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faribault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Faribault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Faribault in 1968 was 79, and 89 in 2002.

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