This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Farquher family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Farquher Family History

Farquher Surname Meaning

see Farquhar.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Farquher family from?

You can see how Farquher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farquher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Farquher families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Farquher's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Farquher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farquher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Farquher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Farquher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Farquher

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Farquher. 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.

View all Farquher immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Farquher. For the veterans among your Farquher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Farquher military records

You've only scratched the surface of Farquher family history

Discover More

What is the average Farquher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Farquher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Farquher in 1963 was 93, and 96 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farquher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquher 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Farquher family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial