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Farsom Family History

Farsom 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: Farson, Parson, Faison, Farm, Farooq, Farro, Faro, Forson, Farrow

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Where is the Farsom family from?

You can see how Farsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Farsom families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Farsom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Farsom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Farsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Farsom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Farsom. For the veterans among your Farsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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