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Farrish Family History

Farrish Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearghuis or Ó Fearghasa ‘descendant of Fearghus’

(see Fergus and compare Ferris Farris).

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


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Where is the Farrish family from?

You can see how Farrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Farrish families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Farrish's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Farrish families in 1891.
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What did your Farrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farrish. 87% of Farrish 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Farrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrish 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Farrish. 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 896 military records available for the last name Farrish. For the veterans among your Farrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrish lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Farrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Farrish in 1948 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrish 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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