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Farenza Family History

Farenza 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: Faenza, Farina, Maenza, Valenza, Arena, Frenz, Franza, Frezza, Ferenz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farenza 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 Farenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farenza. 100% of Farenza women worked as a Folder.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Farenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farenza 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Farenza. 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 2 military records available for the last name Farenza. For the veterans among your Farenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farenza lifespan?

Average Farenza life expectancy in 1999 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farenza 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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