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Farshing Family History

Farshing 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: Farthing, Pershing, Fasching, Farling, Harding, Harling, Harting

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Where is the Farshing family from?

You can see how Farshing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farshing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Farshing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Farshing families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Farshing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farshing families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Farshing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farshing 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Farshing. 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 16 military records available for the last name Farshing. For the veterans among your Farshing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farshing lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Farshing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Farshing in 1974 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farshing 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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