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Farris Family History

Farris Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Fergus in which the Gaelic gh sound has been dropped rather than being altered to g. Compare Farrish Ferris.

Probably also English: variant of Farrar. The name is quite common in southeastern England.

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


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Where is the Farris family from?

You can see how Farris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 101 Farris families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Farris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farris families in 1891.
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What did your Farris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farris. 18% of Farris men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Farris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farris were Colliery Hewer (retired and House 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

  • Gardener
    18%
  • Agricultural Engineer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Director Candle Manufacturer
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer (retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Farris. 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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There are 24,000 military records available for the last name Farris. For the veterans among your Farris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farris lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Farris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farris in 1942 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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