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Farier Family History

Farier 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, Farber, Farner, Frier, Farver, Faries, Farrer, Marier

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Where is the Farier family from?

You can see how Farier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Farier families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Farier's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Farier families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farier. 46% of Farier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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What Farier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farier 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Farier. 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 164 military records available for the last name Farier. For the veterans among your Farier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Farier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Farier in 1972 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

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