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Farness Family History

Farness 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: Furness, Harness, Garness, Fadness, Farnes, Farless, Forness, Arness

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Where is the Farness family from?

You can see how Farness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Farness families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Farness's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farness 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 Farness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farness. 100% of Farness 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Farness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farness 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Farness. 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 167 military records available for the last name Farness. For the veterans among your Farness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farness lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Farness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Farness in 1967 was 83, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farness 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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