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Farquar Family History

Farquar Surname Meaning

see Farquhar.

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


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Where is the Farquar family from?

You can see how Farquar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farquar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farquar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farquar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farquar families in 1891.
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What did your Farquar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farquar. 60% of Farquar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farquar women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Farquar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farquar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquar 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Farquar. 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 125 military records available for the last name Farquar. For the veterans among your Farquar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Farquar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Farquar in 1959 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farquar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquar 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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