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Fabor Family History

Fabor 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, Tabor, Nabor, Gabor, Falor, Labor, Favor, Major, Amor, Bator

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Where is the Fabor family from?

You can see how Fabor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fabor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fabor families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fabor's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fabor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabor 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 Fabor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fabor. 42% of Fabor men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Fabor women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fabor were Inspector and Housewife. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Inspector
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fabor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabor 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Fabor. 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 101 military records available for the last name Fabor. For the veterans among your Fabor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fabor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fabor in 1966 was 71, and 70 in 1999.

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