This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Farraher family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Farraher Family History

Farraher 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: Carraher, Farragher, Farrar, Faragher, Fraher, Karraker, Farrer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Farraher family from?

You can see how Farraher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farraher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farraher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Farraher families living in Isle of Man. This was about 67% of all the recorded Farraher's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Farraher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farraher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Farraher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farraher. 56% of Farraher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farraher women worked as a General Clerk.

View Census Data for Farraher | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Helper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Clerk
    100%

What Farraher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farraher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farraher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Farraher

Passenger Lists

There are 297 immigration records available for the last name Farraher. 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.

View all Farraher immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Farraher. For the veterans among your Farraher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Farraher military records

You've only scratched the surface of Farraher family history

Discover More

What is the average Farraher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Farraher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Farraher in 1952 was 48, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farraher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farraher 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Farraher family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial