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Farhad Name Meaning

Muslim: from the Persian personal name Farhād borne in Persian literature by a stonemason who rivals King Khusrau for the love of the Armenian princess Shīrīn.

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


Similar surnames: Farhat, Farha, Farman, Farkas, Barham, Farrar, Farrand, Fara, Farnham

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Where is the Farhad family from?

You can see how Farhad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farhad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farhad family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farhad's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Farhad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Farhad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farhad 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Farhad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Farhad. For the veterans among your Farhad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farhad lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Farhad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Farhad in 1990 was 85, and 77 in 2001.

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