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Farminer Family History

Farminer Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Furminger.

Alternatively, it is derived from Middle English fair(e) ‘fair, beautiful’ (see Fair) + ma(i)ner(e) ‘manner(s), character’ for someone with good manners or an agreeable character.

Although there is no specific evidence in support of this origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farminer family from?

You can see how Farminer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farminer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Farminer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Farminer families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Farminer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Farminer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farminer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farminer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farminer. 60% of Farminer men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Farminer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farminer were Carpenter joiner and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • Carpenter joiner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Farminer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farminer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farminer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Farminer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Farminer. For the veterans among your Farminer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farminer lifespan?

Average Farminer life expectancy in 1996 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farminer 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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