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Farringer Family History

Farringer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fahringer.

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


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Where is the Farringer family from?

You can see how Farringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Farringer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farringer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farringer families in 1891.
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What did your Farringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farringer. 100% of Farringer women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farringer 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Farringer. 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 223 military records available for the last name Farringer. For the veterans among your Farringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farringer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Farringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Farringer in 1950 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farringer 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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