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Farhan Family History

Farhan Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Farḥān ‘glad joyful’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farhan family from?

You can see how Farhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Farhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Farhan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farhan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farhan families in 1861.
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What did your Farhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farhan. 100% of Farhan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Farhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Farhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farhan 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Farhan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Farhan. For the veterans among your Farhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farhan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Farhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Farhan in 1974 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farhan 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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