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Farrand Family History

Farrand Surname Meaning

English: from Old French ferrant ‘iron-gray’ (a derivative of fer ‘iron’) probably a nickname with reference to hair color.

English: from the medieval personal name Fer(r)ant a Middle English and Old French form of Ferdinand which came to be associated with the color.

French: variant of Ferrand.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Farrand family from?

You can see how Farrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 410 Farrand families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Farrand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farrand families in 1891.
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What did your Farrand 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 Farrand. 17% of Farrand men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Farrand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrand were Bricklayer and Woollen Weaver.

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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%
  • French Polisher
    9%
  • Dyers Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Woollen Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrand. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Farrand. For the veterans among your Farrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrand lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Farrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farrand in 1951 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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