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Farrence Family History

Farrence 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: Tarrence, Ferrence, Lawrence, Farren, Florence, Torrence, Ference

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Where is the Farrence family from?

You can see how Farrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrence family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farrence family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Farrence's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Farrence families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Farrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrence 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Farrence. 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 73 military records available for the last name Farrence. For the veterans among your Farrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrence lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Farrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farrence in 1968 was 64, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrence 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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