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Farnoff Family History

Farnoff 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: Tarnoff, Sarnoff, Fornoff, Danoff, Karhoff, Harloff, Janoff, Marinoff

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Where is the Farnoff family from?

You can see how Farnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farnoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Farnoff families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Farnoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Farnoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Farnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnoff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Farnoff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Farnoff. For the veterans among your Farnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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