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Farn Family History

Farn Surname Meaning

see Fearn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farn family from?

You can see how Farn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Farn families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Farn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Farn families in 1891.
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What did your Farn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farn. 91% of Farn 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
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Farn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farn 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Farn. 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 806 military records available for the last name Farn. For the veterans among your Farn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Farn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farn in 1973 was 33, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farn 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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