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Farnass Family History

Farnass 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: Furness, Farkas, Harness, Garness, Farnan, Fadness, Farias, Farnes

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Where is the Farnass family from?

You can see how Farnass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnass family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Farnass families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnass's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Farnass families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Farnass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnass 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Farnass. 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 3 military records available for the last name Farnass. For the veterans among your Farnass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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