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Farnen Family History

Farnen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farnan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farnen family from?

You can see how Farnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Farnen families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Farnen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farnen families in 1891.
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What did your Farnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farnen. 100% of Farnen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Farnen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Farnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnen 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Farnen. 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 363 military records available for the last name Farnen. For the veterans among your Farnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Farnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farnen in 1964 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnen 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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