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Faris Family History

Faris Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Ferris.

English: variant of Faires.

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic fāris ‘horseman knight’.

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


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Where is the Faris family from?

You can see how Faris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Faris families living in Sussex. This was about 14% of all the recorded Faris's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Faris families in 1891.
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What did your Faris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cement Asbertos Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faris. 100% of Faris men worked as a Cement Asbertos Worker and 80% of Faris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cement Asbertos Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Railway Canteen Worker
    7%

What Faris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Faris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faris 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Faris. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Faris. For the veterans among your Faris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faris lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Faris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faris in 1943 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faris 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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