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Fariss Family History

Fariss Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Ferris.

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


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Where is the Fariss family from?

You can see how Fariss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fariss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fariss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fariss families living in Warwickshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fariss's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fariss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fariss 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 Fariss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fariss. 100% of Fariss 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fariss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fariss 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Fariss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fariss. For the veterans among your Fariss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fariss lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fariss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fariss in 1943 was 20, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fariss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fariss 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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