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Farrance Family History

Farrance Surname Meaning

variant of Farrant with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Farrance family from?

You can see how Farrance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Farrance families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Farrance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrance families in 1891.
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What did your Farrance 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 Farrance. 43% of Farrance men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Farrance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrance were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domstic Dut.

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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
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Carpenter joiner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domstic Dut
    3%

What Farrance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Farrance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrance 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Farrance. 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 401 military records available for the last name Farrance. For the veterans among your Farrance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrance lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farrance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Farrance in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrance 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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