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Faraca Family History

Faraca 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: Farace, Faraci, Barca, Arata, Araya, Franca, Farina, Frasca, Fara

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Where is the Faraca family from?

You can see how Faraca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faraca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Faraca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faraca families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Faraca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Faraca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faraca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faraca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hod Carrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faraca. 60% of Faraca men worked as a Hod Carrier. .

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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

  • Hod Carrier
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Faraca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faraca 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Faraca. 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 96 military records available for the last name Faraca. For the veterans among your Faraca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faraca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Faraca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faraca in 1962 was 85, and 71 in 2002.

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