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Farus Family History

Farus 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: Faris, Fares, Faus, Mars, Karas, Paris, Maras, Faas, Baros, Caruso

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Where is the Farus family from?

You can see how Farus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Farus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Farus family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Farus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farus 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 Farus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farus. 43% of Farus 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
    43%
  • Assembly Man
    29%
  • Sales Man
    29%

What Farus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Farus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Farus. 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 60 military records available for the last name Farus. For the veterans among your Farus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Farus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Farus in 1955 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farus 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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