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Farthin Family History

Farthin 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: Farthing, Martin, Farin, Sartin, Hartin, Sartain, Harthun, Warthen

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Where is the Farthin family from?

You can see how Farthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farthin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Farthin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Farthin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Farthin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Farthin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Farthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farthin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Farthin. 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 Farthin. For the veterans among your Farthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farthin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farthin 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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