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Farkass Family History

Farkass 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: Farkas, Farias, Farless, Fariss, Grass, Karas, Arras, Maras, Faas

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Where is the Farkass family from?

You can see how Farkass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farkass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farkass family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Farkass's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Farkass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farkass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farkass ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Farkass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farkass 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Farkass. 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 31 military records available for the last name Farkass. For the veterans among your Farkass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farkass lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Farkass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Farkass in 1984 was 91, and 81 in 2000.

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