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Farlander Family History

Farlander 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: Callander, Mailander, Verlander, Norlander, Wallander, Kurlander

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Where is the Farlander family from?

You can see how Farlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Farlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Farlander families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farlander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farlander. 100% of Farlander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Farlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Farlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlander 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 Farlander. 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 14 military records available for the last name Farlander. For the veterans among your Farlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlander lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Farlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Farlander in 1987 was 89, and 84 in 2002.

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