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Farnum Family History

Farnum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Farnham.

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


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Where is the Farnum family from?

You can see how Farnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farnum family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farnum's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Farnum families in 1891.
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What did your Farnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farnum. 15% of Farnum men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Farnum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farnum were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Farnum. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Farnum. For the veterans among your Farnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnum lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Farnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Farnum in 1944 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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