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Farkinson Family History

Farkinson 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: Parkinson, Martinson, Adkinson, Watkinson, Hankinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Farkinson family from?

You can see how Farkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farkinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Farkinson family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Farkinson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Farkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farkinson. 100% of Farkinson men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Farkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farkinson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Farkinson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Farkinson. For the veterans among your Farkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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