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Fabre Name Meaning

French (southern) and Catalan: occupational name for a blacksmith a cognate of Faber .

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


Similar surnames: Favre, Faure, Fabry, Faber, Oubre, Faivre, Ferre, Cambre, Maire, Hare

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Where is the Fabre family from?

You can see how Fabre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fabre families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Fabre families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Fabre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fabre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fabre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fabre. 100% of Fabre men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fabre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabre 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fabre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fabre. For the veterans among your Fabre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabre lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fabre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Fabre in 1954 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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