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Farcas Family History

Farcas Name 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: Farkas, Farias, Karas, Barca, Arras, Maras, Faas, Barlas, Barbas

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Where is the Farcas family from?

You can see how Farcas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farcas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farcas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Farcas families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Farcas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Farcas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farcas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farcas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farcas. 56% of Farcas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    56%
  • Cooper
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Farcas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farcas 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Farcas. 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 108 military records available for the last name Farcas. For the veterans among your Farcas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farcas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Farcas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farcas in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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