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Farquharon Family History

Farquharon 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: Farquharson, Farquhar, Urquhart, Famularo, Barquero, Farron, Marquart

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Where is the Farquharon family from?

You can see how Farquharon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquharon family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Farquharon families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farquharon's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Farquharon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Farquharon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquharon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Farquharon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farquharon. For the veterans among your Farquharon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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