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Farnand Family History

Farnand 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: Farrand, Farnan, Farland, Garnand, Harland, Marland, Farman, Garland

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Where is the Farnand family from?

You can see how Farnand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farnand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Farnand families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Farnand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Farnand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnand 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 382 census records available for the last name Farnand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnand 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Farnand. 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 50 military records available for the last name Farnand. For the veterans among your Farnand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Farnand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farnand in 1965 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnand 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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