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Fargen Family History

Fargen 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: Farren, Fergen, Bargen, Largen, Farnen, Fagen, Hagen, Sargent, Harben

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Where is the Fargen family from?

You can see how Fargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fargen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Fargen families living in Lancashire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Fargen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fargen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fargen 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 Fargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fargen. 63% of Fargen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fargen women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fargen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Fargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Fargen. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fargen. For the veterans among your Fargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fargen in 1954 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fargen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fargen 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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