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Farms Family History

Farms Surname Meaning

variant of Farm with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Farms family from?

You can see how Farms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Farms families living in Durham. This was about 78% of all the recorded Farms's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Farms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farms 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 Farms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farms. 100% of Farms 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Farms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farms 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Farms. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farms. For the veterans among your Farms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farms lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Farms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farms in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farms

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farms 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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