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Farkham Family History

Farkham 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: Markham, Farnham, Farkas, Kirkham, Farhat, Barham, Wareham, Harpham

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Where is the Farkham family from?

You can see how Farkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farkham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Farkham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Farkham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farkham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farkham 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 32 census records available for the last name Farkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farkham 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 immigration records available for the last name Farkham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Farkham. For the veterans among your Farkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farkham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farkham 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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