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Farnce Family History

Farnce 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: Faunce, Farace, Carne, Force, Lance, Arne, France, Hance, Dance

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Where is the Farnce family from?

You can see how Farnce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farnce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Farnce families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnce's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Farnce families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Farnce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnce 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Farnce. 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 7 military records available for the last name Farnce. For the veterans among your Farnce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnce lifespan?

Average Farnce life expectancy in 1975 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnce 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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