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Farsney Family History

Farsney 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: Farney, Parsley, Arney, Darney, Farley, Hartney, Farnsley, Carney

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Where is the Farsney family from?

You can see how Farsney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farsney family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Farsney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farsney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farsney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farsney 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 Farsney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farsney. 100% of Farsney men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Farsney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farsney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Farsney. 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 military records available for the last name Farsney. For the veterans among your Farsney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farsney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farsney

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