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Farnhill Family History

Farnhill Surname Meaning

see Farnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farnhill family from?

You can see how Farnhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Farnhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Farnhill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Farnhill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farnhill families in 1891.
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What did your Farnhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farnhill. 50% of Farnhill men worked as a Retired and 87% of Farnhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farnhill were Cotton Weaver and Blanket Weaver.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Cotton Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Blanket Weaver
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farnhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnhill 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Farnhill. 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 245 military records available for the last name Farnhill. For the veterans among your Farnhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnhill lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Farnhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farnhill in 1977 was 62, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnhill 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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