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Farand Family History

Farand 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, Arand, Faranda, Farland, Forand, Garand, Frank, Brand, Rand

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Where is the Farand family from?

You can see how Farand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Farand families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farand's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Farand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farand 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 Farand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farand. 59% of Farand men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Journalier
    17%

What Farand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farand 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Farand. 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 43 military records available for the last name Farand. For the veterans among your Farand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Farand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Farand in 1966 was 84, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farand 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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