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Farsham Family History

Farsham 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: Farnham, Markham, Farhat, Barham, Worsham, Wareham, Marshak, Basham

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Where is the Farsham family from?

You can see how Farsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Farsham families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Farsham family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farsham's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Farsham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Farsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsham 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Farsham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farsham. For the veterans among your Farsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farsham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farsham 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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