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Fabean Family History

Fabean 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: Fabian, Sabean, Bean, Fagan, Faber, Laban, Farman, Caban, Farfan

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Where is the Fabean family from?

You can see how Fabean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fabean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fabean families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fabean's in USA. California had the highest population of Fabean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fabean ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fabean ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Fabean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabean 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fabean. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fabean. For the veterans among your Fabean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabean lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Fabean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fabean in 1973 was 87, and 89 in 2001.

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