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Farana Family History

Farana 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: Farina, Arana, Frana, Faranda, Frank, Rana, Fagan, Arata, Barna

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Where is the Farana family from?

You can see how Farana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Farana families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Farana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farana ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Farana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farana 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Farana. 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 13 military records available for the last name Farana. For the veterans among your Farana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farana lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Farana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Farana in 1965 was 63, and 82 in 1980.

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