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Farnsel Family History

Farnsel 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: Fassel, Farnell, Farnsley, Fasel, Farney, Hansel, Faniel, Farnes

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Where is the Farnsel family from?

You can see how Farnsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Farnsel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnsel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Farnsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnsel 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 Farnsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farnsel. 100% of Farnsel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Farnsel women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Farnsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Farnsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnsel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farnsel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Farnsel. For the veterans among your Farnsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnsel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Farnsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farnsel in 1972 was 79, and 95 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farnsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farnsel 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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