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Farkins Family History

Farkins 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: Firkins, Parkins, Harkins, Markins, Larkins, Hawkins, Filkins, Farina

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Where is the Farkins family from?

You can see how Farkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Farkins families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farkins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farkins 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 Farkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farkins. 100% of Farkins 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 161 census records available for the last name Farkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farkins 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Farkins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Farkins. For the veterans among your Farkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farkins

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