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Farquahar Family History

Farquahar Surname Meaning

see Farquhar.

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


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Where is the Farquahar family from?

You can see how Farquahar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquahar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farquahar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Farquahar families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Farquahar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farquahar families in 1891.
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What did your Farquahar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farquahar. 34% of Farquahar men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

What Farquahar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Farquahar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquahar 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Farquahar. 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 68 military records available for the last name Farquahar. For the veterans among your Farquahar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquahar lifespan?

Average Farquahar life expectancy in 1958 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farquahar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquahar 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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