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Farase Family History

Farase 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, Farese, Frase, Karas, Fraser, Maras, Faas, Rase, Larose

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Where is the Farase family from?

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

What did your Farase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farase. 100% of Farase men worked as a Chauffer. .

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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

  • Chauffer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Farase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farase 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Farase. 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 10 military records available for the last name Farase. For the veterans among your Farase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farase lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Farase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farase in 1968 was 44, and 96 in 1997.

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