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Farhner Family History

Farhner 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: Farner, Fahner, Farmer, Garner, Warner, Lardner, Karner, Fortner

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Where is the Farhner family from?

You can see how Farhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farhner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farhner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Farhner family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farhner's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Farhner families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Farhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farhner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Farhner. 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 65 military records available for the last name Farhner. For the veterans among your Farhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farhner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Farhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farhner in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farhner 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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