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Farquher Family History

Farquher Surname Meaning

see Farquhar.

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


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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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