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Farge Family History

Farge Surname Meaning

variant of Forge with unrounding of the vowel.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Farge family from?

You can see how Farge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Farge families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Farge's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Farge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farge 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 Farge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farge. 100% of Farge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farge 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Farge. 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 426 military records available for the last name Farge. For the veterans among your Farge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Farge in 1963 was 53, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farge 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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