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Farshi Family History

Farshi 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: Barsi, Marsh, Fash, Tarshis, Bakshi, Karsh, Larsh, Farha, Farah

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Where is the Farshi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farshi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farshi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farshi. 100% of Farshi men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Farshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farshi 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Farshi. 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 military records available for the last name Farshi. For the veterans among your Farshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farshi lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Farshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farshi in 1981 was 56, and 44 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farshi 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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