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Farnish Family History

Farnish Surname Meaning

see Furness.alternatively a variant of Furneaux.

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


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Where is the Farnish family from?

You can see how Farnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farnish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Farnish families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Farnish's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farnish families in 1891.
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What did your Farnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farnish. 100% of Farnish men worked as a Farm Worker and 100% of Farnish 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

  • Farm Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Farnish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnish 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Farnish. 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 173 military records available for the last name Farnish. For the veterans among your Farnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnish lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Farnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Farnish in 1959 was 48, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnish 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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