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Farow Family History

Farow 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: Faro, Farrow, Karow, Farlow, Faron, Carow, Baron, Barrow, Aro, Brow

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Where is the Farow family from?

You can see how Farow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farow family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farow's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Farow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farow 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 Farow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farow. 100% of Farow men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Farow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Farow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farow 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Farow. 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 83 military records available for the last name Farow. For the veterans among your Farow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Farow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Farow in 1961 was 44, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farow 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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