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Farhi Family History

Farhi 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: Farha, Mari, Marti, Sari, Kari, Fath, Hari, Jarvi, Machi, Barsi

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Where is the Farhi family from?

You can see how Farhi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farhi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Farhi families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Farhi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farhi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farhi 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 123 census records available for the last name Farhi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farhi 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Farhi. 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 64 military records available for the last name Farhi. For the veterans among your Farhi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farhi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Farhi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Farhi in 1967 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farhi 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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