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Fabela Family History

Fabela Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): variant of Favela.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fabela family from?

You can see how Fabela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fabela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fabela families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fabela's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fabela families in 1911.
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What did your Fabela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fabela. 62% of Fabela men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Ranch Hand
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

What Fabela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fabela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabela 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Fabela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 165 military records available for the last name Fabela. For the veterans among your Fabela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabela lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fabela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fabela in 1948 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fabela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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