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Farien Family History

Farien 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: Farren, Marien, Farin, Faries, Farnen, Marie, Marin, Fries, Harben

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Where is the Farien family from?

You can see how Farien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Farien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Farien families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farien's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Farien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farien 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 106 census records available for the last name Farien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farien 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Farien. 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 15 military records available for the last name Farien. For the veterans among your Farien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farien lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Farien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Farien in 1982 was 77, and 39 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farien 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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