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Faaborg Name Meaning

Danish: habitational name from any of several places called Fåborg from a word for ‘fox’ + borg ‘hill fortified hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Aaberg, Padberg, Tabora, Borg, Malburg, Kalberg, Forberg, Halberg

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Where is the Faaborg family from?

You can see how Faaborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faaborg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faaborg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Faaborg families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faaborg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Faaborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faaborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faaborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faaborg. 75% of Faaborg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Faaborg women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Faaborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faaborg 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Faaborg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Faaborg. For the veterans among your Faaborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faaborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Faaborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Faaborg in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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