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Farnow Family History

Farnow 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: Farrow, Farlow, Arnow, Tarnow, Fearnow, Fernow, Barrow, Barlow

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Where is the Farnow family from?

You can see how Farnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farnow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farnow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Farnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnow 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Farnow. 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 67 military records available for the last name Farnow. For the veterans among your Farnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Farnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Farnow in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnow 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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