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Farty Family History

Farty 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: Harty, Darty, Varty, Carty, Marty, Farry, Fary, Darby, Carey, Hart

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Where is the Farty family from?

You can see how Farty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farty families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Farty family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Farty's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Farty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farty 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 279 census records available for the last name Farty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farty 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Farty. 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 48 military records available for the last name Farty. For the veterans among your Farty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farty 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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