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Farchaus Family History

Farchaus 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: Marchal, Farkas, Farhat, Marchand, Kamphaus, Farnham, Bacchus

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farchaus 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farchaus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Farchaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farchaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Farchaus. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Farchaus. For the veterans among your Farchaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farchaus lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Farchaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Farchaus in 1986 was 92, and 80 in 2004.

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