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Farnesi Family History

Farnesi 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: Farnes, Barnes, Furness, Fornes, Farnell, Harness, Warnes, Garness

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Where is the Farnesi family from?

You can see how Farnesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnesi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farnesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Farnesi families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnesi's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Farnesi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnesi 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 Farnesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Flower Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farnesi. 34% of Farnesi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farnesi women worked as a Flower Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Flower Maker
    100%

What Farnesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Farnesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnesi 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Farnesi. 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 51 military records available for the last name Farnesi. For the veterans among your Farnesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnesi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Farnesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Farnesi in 1957 was 61, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farnesi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnesi 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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