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Farrior Family History

Farrior Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Farrier.

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


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Where is the Farrior family from?

You can see how Farrior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrior family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Farrior families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farrior's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farrior families in 1891.
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What did your Farrior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrior. 30% of Farrior men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Farrior women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrior were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    13%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Farrior family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farrior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrior 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Farrior. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farrior. For the veterans among your Farrior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrior lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Farrior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farrior in 1944 was 24, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farrior

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrior 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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