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Farzer Family History

Farzer 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: Farmer, Farber, Farner, Farver, Farrer, Farler, Marker, Farren

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Where is the Farzer family from?

You can see how Farzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farzer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Farzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Farzer families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farzer's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Farzer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Farzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farzer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Farzer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Farzer. For the veterans among your Farzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farzer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farzer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farzer

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