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Fargr Family History

Fargr 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: Farr, Fargo, Fang, Barr, Farmer, Faber, Large, Garr, Fair, Marr

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Where is the Fargr family from?

You can see how Fargr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargr family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Fargr families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Fargr's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Fargr families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fargr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fargr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fargr. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fargr. For the veterans among your Fargr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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