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Farens Family History

Farens 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: Fares, Farrens, Arens, Frens, Farren, Haren, Farina, Mares, Farkas

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Where is the Farens family from?

You can see how Farens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farens families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Farens families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farens's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Farens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farens 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 Farens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Farens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farens 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Farens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Farens. For the veterans among your Farens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Farens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farens in 1972 was 57, and 58 in 1999.

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