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Farneby Family History

Farneby 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: Farney, Barnaby, Arney, Darney, Farley, Farnell, Carney, Forney

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Where is the Farneby family from?

You can see how Farneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farneby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Farneby families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Farneby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Farneby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farneby 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 30 census records available for the last name Farneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farneby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farneby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Farneby. For the veterans among your Farneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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