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Faram Family History

Faram Surname Meaning

see Fairholm.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faram family from?

You can see how Faram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Faram families living in Staffordshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Faram's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Faram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faram. 50% of Faram men worked as a Joiner and 85% of Faram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faram were Porter signalman (grade 2) and Tobacco Leaf Stripper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    50%
  • Porter signalman (grade 2)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Tobacco Leaf Stripper
    8%

What Faram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faram 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Faram. 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 136 military records available for the last name Faram. For the veterans among your Faram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Faram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faram in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faram 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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