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Farleman Family History

Farleman 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: Harleman, Farman, Alleman, Freeman, Hardeman, Farbman, Foreman

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Where is the Farleman family from?

You can see how Farleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Farleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Farleman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Farleman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Farleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farleman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Farleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farleman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Farleman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Farleman. For the veterans among your Farleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farleman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Farleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Farleman in 1975 was 59, and 41 in 2003.

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