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Farland Family History

Farland Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ferland. Scottish and northern Irish: shortened form of McFarland.

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


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Where is the Farland family from?

You can see how Farland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Farland families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Farland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farland 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 Farland ancestors do for a living?

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

What Farland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Farland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farland 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Farland. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Farland. For the veterans among your Farland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Farland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Farland in 1954 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farland 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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