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Farnor Family History

Farnor 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: Farner, Farmer, Garner, Sartor, Warner, Factor, Gaynor, Karner

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Where is the Farnor family from?

You can see how Farnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farnor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Farnor family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnor's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Farnor families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnor 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 Farnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farnor. 100% of Farnor men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Farnor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Farnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Farnor. 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 10 military records available for the last name Farnor. For the veterans among your Farnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Farnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Farnor in 1969 was 106, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farnor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnor 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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