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Farig Family History

Farig 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: Faria, Farin, Harig, Faris, Farid, Fasig, Farag, Fang, Marie, Marin

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Where is the Farig family from?

You can see how Farig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Farig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Farig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farig 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 Farig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Farig. 60% of Farig men worked as a Cultivator.

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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 1921

  • Cultivator
    60%
  • File De Cultivator
    40%

What Farig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Farig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farig 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 Farig. 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 Farig. For the veterans among your Farig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farig

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