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Farson Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Fair(e) + -son ‘son of Fair(e)’ or a nickname from Middle English fair(e) ‘fair beautiful; light of complexion or color of hair or eyes’ + -son. Compare with Fair .

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


Similar surnames: Parson, Faison, Sarson, Karson, Corson, Searson, Marston, Fason

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Where is the Farson family from?

You can see how Farson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Farson families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Farson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farson families in 1891.
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What did your Farson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farson. 86% of Farson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Farson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farson 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Farson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 877 military records available for the last name Farson. For the veterans among your Farson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Farson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Farson in 1944 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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