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Farnese Family History

Farnese 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: Farnes, Farese, Barnes, Furness, Fornes, Farnell, Harness, Warnes

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Where is the Farnese family from?

You can see how Farnese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Farnese families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Farnese families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnese's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farnese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnese 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 Farnese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caterer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farnese. 100% of Farnese men worked as a Caterer.

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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

  • Caterer
    100%

What Farnese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Farnese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnese 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Farnese. 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 53 military records available for the last name Farnese. For the veterans among your Farnese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnese lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Farnese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Farnese in 1957 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farnese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnese 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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