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Fari Family History

Fari 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: Mari, Sari, Kari, Hari, Farm, Fara, Bari, Faro, Farr, Vari

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Where is the Fari family from?

You can see how Fari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fari family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Fari families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fari's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Fari families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fari ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Fari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fari 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Fari. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fari. For the veterans among your Fari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fari lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Fari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fari in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 1979.

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