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Farfie Family History

Farfie 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: Marie, Fairlie, Farfan, Farris, Forgie, Faria, Farin, Hardie, Fare

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Where is the Farfie family from?

You can see how Farfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farfie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Farfie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Farfie families living in Angus. This was about 78% of all the recorded Farfie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Farfie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Farfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farfie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farfie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farfie. For the veterans among your Farfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farfie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farfie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farfie

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