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Faras Family History

Faras 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: Karas, Maras, Faas, Farkas, Caras, Fara, Taras, Farias, Faris, Varas

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Where is the Faras family from?

You can see how Faras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Faras family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Faras's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Faras families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faras. 43% of Faras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Faras women 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
    43%
  • Ire Mans Helper
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Faras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Faras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faras 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Faras. 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 Faras. For the veterans among your Faras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Faras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Faras in 1965 was 69, and 71 in 2002.

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