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Farningham Family History

Farningham 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: Burningham, Laningham, Cunningham, Birmingham, Allingham, Farnham

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Where is the Farningham family from?

You can see how Farningham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farningham family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Farningham families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Farningham families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Farningham's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Farningham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Farningham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farningham 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Farningham. 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 27 military records available for the last name Farningham. For the veterans among your Farningham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farningham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Farningham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Farningham in 1978 was 76, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farningham 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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