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Farara Family History

Farara 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: Favara, Fanara, Farra, Arora, Arata, Barbara, Araya, Farina, Barra

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Where is the Farara family from?

You can see how Farara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farara family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Farara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Farara families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farara's in USA. California had the highest population of Farara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farara. 50% of Farara men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Farara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farara 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Farara. 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 27 military records available for the last name Farara. For the veterans among your Farara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farara lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Farara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Farara in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 1991.

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