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Farnsworth Family History

Farnsworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Farnworth. Compare Phaneuf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farnsworth family from?

You can see how Farnsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 410 Farnsworth families living in Derbyshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Farnsworth's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Farnsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Farnsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farnsworth. 11% of Farnsworth men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Farnsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farnsworth were Incapacitated and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Colliery Hewer
    9%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Farnsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnsworth 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Farnsworth. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Farnsworth. For the veterans among your Farnsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnsworth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Farnsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farnsworth in 1944 was 19, and 72 in 2004.

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