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Farinas Name Meaning

Galician and Asturian-Leonese (Fariñas): from the plural of Fariña (see Farina ) probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a flour dealer.

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


Similar surnames: Farina, Farias, Carias, Farinha, Arenas, Sardinas, Salinas, Arias

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Where is the Farinas family from?

You can see how Farinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farinas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Farinas families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farinas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Farinas families in 1891.
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What did your Farinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farinas. 100% of Farinas women worked as an Unpaid Household Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Household Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Farinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farinas 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Farinas. 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 223 military records available for the last name Farinas. For the veterans among your Farinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farinas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Farinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Farinas in 1958 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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