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Farineau Family History

Farineau 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: Barineau, Marineau, Farina, Martineau, Ferneau, Garneau, Cariveau

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Where is the Farineau family from?

You can see how Farineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Farineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Farineau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Farineau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Farineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farineau 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 Farineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farineau. 100% of Farineau men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Farineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Farineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farineau 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Farineau. 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 58 military records available for the last name Farineau. For the veterans among your Farineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farineau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Farineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farineau in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farineau 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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