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Farence Family History

Farence Surname 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: Ference, Lawrence, Florence, France, Clarence, Faunce, French

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Where is the Farence family from?

You can see how Farence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farence families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Farence families living in Leicestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Farence's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Farence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farence 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 Farence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farence. 41% of Farence men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Farence women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farence were Custodian and Office Clerk.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Custodian
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Office Clerk
    40%

What Farence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Farence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farence 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Farence. 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 93 military records available for the last name Farence. For the veterans among your Farence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farence lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Farence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farence in 1962 was 43, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farence 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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