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Fabra Family History

Fabra 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: Fara, Fabry, Labra, Fabro, Fabre, Fabri, Farra, Kaba, Bara, Baba

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Where is the Fabra family from?

You can see how Fabra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fabra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fabra family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fabra's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fabra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabra 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 Fabra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fabra. 85% of Fabra 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
    85%
  • Proprietor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Fabra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabra 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Fabra. 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 161 military records available for the last name Fabra. For the veterans among your Fabra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabra lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fabra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fabra in 1942 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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