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Faraguna Family History

Faraguna 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: Aragona, Farina, Fortuna, Aragon, Ragona, Fragola, Zaragoza, Arana

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Where is the Faraguna family from?

You can see how Faraguna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faraguna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faraguna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faraguna families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Faraguna's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Faraguna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faraguna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faraguna ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cook
    60%
  • Longshoreman
    40%
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What Faraguna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Faraguna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faraguna 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Faraguna. 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 70 military records available for the last name Faraguna. For the veterans among your Faraguna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faraguna lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Faraguna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faraguna in 1960 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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