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Farquarson Family History

Farquarson Surname Meaning

see Farquharson.

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


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Where is the Farquarson family from?

You can see how Farquarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquarson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farquarson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 13 Farquarson families living in Cumberland. This was about 76% of all the recorded Farquarson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Farquarson families in 1891.
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What did your Farquarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farquarson. 100% of Farquarson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Farquarson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Farquarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquarson 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Farquarson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Farquarson. For the veterans among your Farquarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquarson lifespan?

Average Farquarson life expectancy in 1990 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farquarson 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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