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Fartson Family History

Fartson 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: Farson, Fortson, Hartson, Parson, Marton, Parton, Harton, Faison

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Where is the Fartson family from?

You can see how Fartson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fartson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fartson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fartson families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fartson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fartson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fartson 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 Fartson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Fartson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fartson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fartson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fartson. For the veterans among your Fartson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fartson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fartson

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