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Farst Family History

Farst 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: Faust, Furst, Forst, Fast, Karst, First, Ferst, Garst, Darst, Faist

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Where is the Farst family from?

You can see how Farst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Farst families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farst 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 Farst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farst. 22% of Farst men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Farst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farst were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Farst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Farst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farst 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Farst. 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 240 military records available for the last name Farst. For the veterans among your Farst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farst lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Farst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Farst in 1948 was 45, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farst 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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