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Farquear Family History

Farquear Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Farquhar, Forquer, Farmer, Marques, Farrar, Sarauer, Farber, Farner

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Where is the Farquear family from?

You can see how Farquear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farquear families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Farquear families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Farquear's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Farquear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farquear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Farquear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquear 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Farquear. 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 military records available for the last name Farquear. For the veterans among your Farquear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquear lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Farquear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farquear in 2000 was 98, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquear 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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