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Farag Family History

Farag Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Faraj. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Farag family from?

You can see how Farag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farag family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farag's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Farag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farag. 100% of Farag men worked as a Student.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

What Farag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Farag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farag 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Farag. 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 168 military records available for the last name Farag. For the veterans among your Farag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farag lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Farag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Farag in 1969 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farag 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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