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Far Family History

Far Surname Meaning

Iranian: from Persian far ‘magnificence, glory, splendor’ forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavifar or Mahdavi Far (see Mahdavi) having the meaning ‘the light of’. In some cases the surname may also be from the personal name Far, based on the same word.

Catalan: habitational name from any of the places called Far (compare Faro), especially in Balearic Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Far families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Far family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Far families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Far families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Far's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Far families in 1891.
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What did your Far ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Far. 100% of Far women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Far. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Far. For the veterans among your Far ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Far lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Far life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Far in 1967 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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