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Fard Family History

Fard Name Meaning

Iranian: from Persian fard ‘individual unique’ a word of Arabic origin forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavifard or Mahdavi Fard (see Mahdavi ). The surname may also be from the personal name Fard based on the same word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bard, Hard, Ford, Yard, Ward, Ard, Gard, Farm, Fara, Faro

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Where is the Fard family from?

You can see how Fard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fard families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fard's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fard. 100% of Fard men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Fard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fard. 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 491 military records available for the last name Fard. For the veterans among your Fard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fard lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Fard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fard in 1987 was 69, and 47 in 2002.

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