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Farqhar Family History

Farqhar Surname Meaning

see Farquhar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Farqhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farqhar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Farqhar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Farqhar families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farqhar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Farqhar families in 1841.
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  • 1851
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Farqhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farqhar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Farqhar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Farqhar. For the veterans among your Farqhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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