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Farina Family History

Farina Surname Meaning

Italian: from farina ‘wheat flour’ (from Latin farina) a metonymic occupational name for a miller or flour merchant. In some cases it may also have been a nickname for someone with a pale complexion.

Galician and Asturian-Leonese (Fariña): metonymic occupational name from fariña ‘wheat flour’ (from Latin farina; compare 1 above).

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


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Where is the Farina family from?

You can see how Farina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Farina families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Farina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farina families in 1891.
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What did your Farina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farina. 100% of Farina men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 100% of Farina women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Farina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farina 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Farina. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Farina. For the veterans among your Farina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farina lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Farina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farina in 1949 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farina 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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