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Farquaharson Family History

Farquaharson 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: Farquharson, Farquhar, Abrahamson, Richarson, Fargason, Urquhart

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Where is the Farquaharson family from?

You can see how Farquaharson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquaharson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farquaharson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farquaharson family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Farquaharson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Farquaharson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Farquaharson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquaharson 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Farquaharson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Farquaharson. For the veterans among your Farquaharson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquaharson lifespan?

Average Farquaharson life expectancy in 1997 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquaharson 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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