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Farni Family History

Farni 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: Varni, Forni, Fahrni, Sarni, Fang, Fan, Carne, Mari, Arne, Barna

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Where is the Farni family from?

You can see how Farni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farni family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Farni families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farni's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Farni families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Farni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Displaying Cards were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farni. 38% of Farni men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Farni women worked as a Displaying Cards. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farni were Clerk and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Displaying Cards
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Farni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Farni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farni 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Farni. 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 158 military records available for the last name Farni. For the veterans among your Farni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farni lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Farni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Farni in 1965 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farni 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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