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Farsett Family History

Farsett 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: Fausett, Fassett, Barrett, Garnett, Hassett, Barnett, Fawcett

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Where is the Farsett family from?

You can see how Farsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Farsett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farsett family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farsett's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Farsett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Farsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Farsett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Farsett. For the veterans among your Farsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farsett lifespan?

Average Farsett life expectancy in 1993 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farsett 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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