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Farrin Family History

Farrin Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Farren.

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


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Where is the Farrin family from?

You can see how Farrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Farrin families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Farrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrin families in 1891.
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What did your Farrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plater Boilermaker Heavy (off Licensed V and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farrin. 100% of Farrin men worked as a Plater Boilermaker Heavy (off Licensed V and 79% of Farrin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plater Boilermaker Heavy (off Licensed V
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Shop Assistant Unpaid Duties
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Farrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Farrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrin 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Farrin. 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 695 military records available for the last name Farrin. For the veterans among your Farrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Farrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Farrin in 1949 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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