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Farinha Family History

Farinha Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from farinha ‘wheat flour’ (see Farina).

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


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Where is the Farinha family from?

You can see how Farinha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farinha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farinha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Farinha families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farinha's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Farinha families in 1871.
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What did your Farinha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farinha. 60% of Farinha men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farinha women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Farinha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Farinha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farinha 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Farinha. 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 62 military records available for the last name Farinha. For the veterans among your Farinha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farinha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Farinha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Farinha in 1962 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farinha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farinha 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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