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Farrara Family History

Farrara 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: Farrar, Ferrara, Carrara, Barbara, Carrera, Ferrera, Farrand, Barrera

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Where is the Farrara family from?

You can see how Farrara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Farrara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Farrara families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Farrara's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farrara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrara. 22% of Farrara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Farrara women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrara were Wpa and Common Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Wpa
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Common Laborer
    50%

What Farrara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farrara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrara 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Farrara. 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 130 military records available for the last name Farrara. For the veterans among your Farrara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrara lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Farrara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farrara in 1964 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farrara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrara 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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