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Farlane Family History

Farlane 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: Farland, Harland, Marland, Farman, Garland, Carline, Farrand, Farfan

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Where is the Farlane family from?

You can see how Farlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlane families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Farlane families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Farlane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farlane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlane 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 Farlane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farlane. 100% of Farlane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Farlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlane 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 Farlane. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farlane. For the veterans among your Farlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlane lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Farlane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Farlane in 1993 was 100, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farlane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farlane 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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