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Farquharson Family History

Farquharson Surname Meaning

Scottish (eastern Scotland especially Aberdeenshire and Angus): from the Gaelic personal name Fearchar (see Farquhar) + the English patronymic suffix -son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Farquharson family from?

You can see how Farquharson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farquharson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farquharson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 99 Farquharson families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Farquharson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farquharson families in 1891.
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What did your Farquharson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farquharson. 17% of Farquharson men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Farquharson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farquharson were Tea Planter (retire and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    17%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Tea Planter (retire
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Farquharson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farquharson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Farquharson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Farquharson. For the veterans among your Farquharson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farquharson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Farquharson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farquharson in 1955 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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