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Fabrey Family History

Fabrey 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: Fairey, Fabry, Fabre, Mabrey, Farrey, Carey, Farren, Faber, Rarey

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Where is the Fabrey family from?

You can see how Fabrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fabrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fabrey families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fabrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fabrey families in 1880.
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What did your Fabrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fabrey. 34% of Fabrey men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Fabrey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fabrey were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Fabrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Fabrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabrey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fabrey. 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 71 military records available for the last name Fabrey. For the veterans among your Fabrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Fabrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fabrey in 1962 was 73, and 59 in 1996.

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