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Farrage Family History

Farrage Surname Meaning

unexplained. variant of Ferridge.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Farrage family from?

You can see how Farrage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farrage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Farrage families living in Northumberland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Farrage's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Farrage families in 1891.
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What did your Farrage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farrage. 100% of Farrage men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 100% of Farrage 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Farrage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Farrage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrage 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Farrage. 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 88 military records available for the last name Farrage. For the veterans among your Farrage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Farrage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Farrage in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrage 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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