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Farron Family History

Farron Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Farren.

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


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Where is the Farron family from?

You can see how Farron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 143 Farron families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Farron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farron 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 Farron 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 Farron. 50% of Farron men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Farron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farron were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Farron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Farron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farron 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farron. 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 999 military records available for the last name Farron. For the veterans among your Farron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farron lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Farron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Farron in 1960 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farron 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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