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Farqharson Family History

Farqharson Surname Meaning

see Farquharson.

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


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Where is the Farqharson family from?

You can see how Farqharson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farqharson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Farqharson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Farqharson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Farqharson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Farqharson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Farqharson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farqharson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Farqharson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Farqharson. For the veterans among your Farqharson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farqharson lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Farqharson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Farqharson in 1988 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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