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Farquherson Family History

Farquherson Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Farquherson family from?

You can see how Farquherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquherson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farquherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Farquherson families living in Argyll. This was about 44% of all the recorded Farquherson's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Farquherson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farquherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farquherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farquherson. 100% of Farquherson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Farquherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Farquherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquherson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Farquherson. 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 military records available for the last name Farquherson. For the veterans among your Farquherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquherson lifespan?

Average Farquherson life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquherson 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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