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Farnden Family History

Farnden Surname Meaning

see Farndon.

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


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Where is the Farnden family from?

You can see how Farnden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Farnden families living in Middlesex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Farnden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Farnden families in 1891.
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What did your Farnden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ticket Writer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farnden. 100% of Farnden men worked as a Ticket Writer and 74% of Farnden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ticket Writer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Cook General
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farnden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnden 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Farnden. 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 172 military records available for the last name Farnden. For the veterans among your Farnden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Farnden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farnden in 1971 was 77, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnden 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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