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Farhnam Family History

Farhnam 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: Farnam, Farina, Farhat, Barham, Farnham, Farnan, Parham, Farinas

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Where is the Farhnam family from?

You can see how Farhnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farhnam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farhnam family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farhnam's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Farhnam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farhnam 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 24 census records available for the last name Farhnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farhnam 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 Farhnam. 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 2 military records available for the last name Farhnam. For the veterans among your Farhnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farhnam

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