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Farsund Family History

Farsund 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: Farrand, Freund, Forslund, Farson, Farland, Farstad, Parson, Parsons

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Where is the Farsund family from?

You can see how Farsund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farsund family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Farsund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Farsund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farsund 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 31 census records available for the last name Farsund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsund 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Farsund. 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 21 military records available for the last name Farsund. For the veterans among your Farsund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farsund lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Farsund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Farsund in 1973 was 50, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farsund 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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