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Fartane Family History

Fartane 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: Fortune, Farman, Farrand, Farfan, Farran, Farnan, Martone, Patane

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Where is the Fartane family from?

You can see how Fartane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fartane family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Fartane families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fartane family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fartane's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Fartane families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fartane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Fartane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fartane. 47% of Fartane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fartane women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fartane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Fartane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fartane 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fartane. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fartane. For the veterans among your Fartane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fartane lifespan?

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