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Farling Family History

Farling Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Farland.

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


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Where is the Farling family from?

You can see how Farling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Farling families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Farling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farling 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 Farling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farling. 60% of Farling men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Farling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farling were Master Butcher and Domestic Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Master Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    10%

What Farling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Farling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farling 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Farling. 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 752 military records available for the last name Farling. For the veterans among your Farling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Farling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Farling in 1960 was 54, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farling 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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