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Farent Family History

Farent 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: Parent, Arent, Sargent, Trent, Farren, Haren, Brent, Farina, Farhat

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Where is the Farent family from?

You can see how Farent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Farent families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Farent's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farent 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 236 census records available for the last name Farent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farent 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Farent. 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 7 military records available for the last name Farent. For the veterans among your Farent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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