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Farrier Family History

Farrier Surname Meaning

English:: occupational name for a blacksmith (see Ferrier). variant of Farrar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farrier family from?

You can see how Farrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Farrier families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Farrier's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Farrier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farrier. 32% of Farrier men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Farrier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrier were Insurance Agent and Hotel Chambermaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • General Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Insurance Agent
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Hotel Chambermaid
    2%

What Farrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Farrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farrier. For the veterans among your Farrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Farrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Farrier in 1947 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrier 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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