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Farrant Family History

Farrant Surname Meaning

English: variant of Farrand.

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


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Where is the Farrant family from?

You can see how Farrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 468 Farrant families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Farrant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrant families in 1891.
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What did your Farrant 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 Farrant. 9% of Farrant men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Farrant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrant were Farmer and 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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Farrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrant 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Farrant. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Farrant. For the veterans among your Farrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrant lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Farrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farrant in 1953 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrant 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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