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Farer Family History

Farer 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: Farmer, Faber, Faler, Fader, Farr, Facer, Fare, Fahrer, Farber, Fager

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Where is the Farer family from?

You can see how Farer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Farer families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Farer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Farer families in 1891.
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What did your Farer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farer. 31% of Farer men worked as a Manager and 60% of Farer women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farer were Owner and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Manager
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Farer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farer 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Farer. 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 243 military records available for the last name Farer. For the veterans among your Farer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Farer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Farer in 1963 was 50, and 65 in 2002.

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