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Farkus Family History

Farkus 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, Barkus, Markus, Firkus, Darius, Malkus, Markos, Fergus

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Where is the Farkus family from?

You can see how Farkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farkus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Farkus families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Farkus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Farkus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farkus. 64% of Farkus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farkus women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    64%
  • Miner
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Assembler
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Farkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farkus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Farkus. 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 101 military records available for the last name Farkus. For the veterans among your Farkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Farkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Farkus in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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