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Farfer Family History

Farfer 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: Farmer, Farber, Farner, Farver, Farrer, Farler, Marker, Farren

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Where is the Farfer family from?

You can see how Farfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farfer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Farfer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Farfer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farfer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farfer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farfer 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 64 census records available for the last name Farfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farfer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Farfer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Farfer. For the veterans among your Farfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farfer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farfer 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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