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Fabec Family History

Fabec 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: Faber, Fabel, Gabel, Babel, Mabee, Babe, Kabel, Abel, Abe, Gaber

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Where is the Fabec family from?

You can see how Fabec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fabec families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Fabec family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fabec's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Fabec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fabec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fabec. 67% of Fabec men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Fabec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabec 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Fabec. 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 84 military records available for the last name Fabec. For the veterans among your Fabec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabec lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fabec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fabec in 1942 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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