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Faros Family History

Faros 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: Baros, Aros, Jaros, Faro, Faris, Fares, Yaros, Faron, Baron, Mars

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Where is the Faros family from?

You can see how Faros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faros family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faros families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Faros families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faros's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Faros families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faros. 50% of Faros men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Faros women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Faros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faros 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Faros. 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 56 military records available for the last name Faros. For the veterans among your Faros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faros lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Faros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Faros in 1967 was 73, and 72 in 2001.

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