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Farlin Family History

Farlin Surname Meaning

Swedish (Färlin): probably a habitational name from placenames containing the element fär with many possible meanings.

It also includes the adjectival suffix -(l)in, which is a derivative of Latin -(l)in(i)us meaning ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Farlin family from?

You can see how Farlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Farlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlin 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 Farlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farlin. 41% of Farlin men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Farlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farlin were Farming and Cook.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Practical Nurse
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Farlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlin 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Farlin. 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 732 military records available for the last name Farlin. For the veterans among your Farlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Farlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farlin in 1966 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farlin 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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