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Farfin Family History

Farfin 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: Farfan, Farin, Farrin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Carlin, Farren, Darwin

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Where is the Farfin family from?

You can see how Farfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farfin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Farfin family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farfin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Farfin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Farfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farfin 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 Farfin. 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 Farfin. For the veterans among your Farfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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