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Fabben Family History

Fabben 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: Habben, Harben, Farren, Fabian, Faber, Lubben, Wibben, Abbey, Maben

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Where is the Fabben family from?

You can see how Fabben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fabben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fabben families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fabben's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fabben families in 1880.
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What did your Fabben ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Fabben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabben 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fabben. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fabben. For the veterans among your Fabben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabben lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Fabben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fabben in 1966 was 87, and 84 in 1991.

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